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BOXTEXT: The 12-point plan that ended the dispute

1. Both parties to immediately address the obvious problem of industrial relations on the JLE.

2. Both parties to immediately address the problem of progress and productivity on the project.

3. Commitments be given to the prompt and fair response to grievances raised through procedure and official, i.e. formal, channels.

4. Health and safety problems be addressed via:

- AEEU Health and Safety unit

- the Health and Safety Executive

and future close liaison with back-up expertise if necessary.

5. Shop stewards to give unreserved commitment to abide strictly to JIB (Joint Industry Board) procedures and cease unofficial action.

6. Forums to be established to: - achieve harmonious industrial relations - re-establish effective use of JIB procedures - maintain productivity progress returns

7. Paul Corby, AEEU's national officer, to oversee the forum and give support. Frank Westerman (AEEU convenor) to work to a clear brief (joint).

8. Shop stewards and workforce to accept the introduction of a night shift at London Bridge.

9. Shop stewards to give categorical assurances to management on the right to transfer labour (with appropriate notification to take place).

10. '12 transferees' to return to work at London Bridge.

11. Joint agreed statement on return to work settlement for press purposes. No victories/clearing a new way forward approach for JLE.

12. Joint Shop Stewards and supervisors courses and liaison.