Two-tier settlement at Reyrolle

Non-manual employees at electrical equipment manufacturer VA Tech Reyrolle get a two-tier pay rise this year. Employees paid less than £20,000 a year receive a rise of 2% plus £100 (pro-rata for part-time employees). For those those paid more than £20,000, the settlement is 2.5%.

Clerical and admin salaries

A 11,987 - 13,129

B 13,129 - 14,270

C 14,270 - 15,411

D 15,411 - 16,553 (17,322 merit)

Technical salaries:

Technical Support Rate 15,792

Basic 19,235 (minimum)

ONC 19,377 (minimum)

HNC 19,521 (minimum)

HND 19,639 (minimum)

Degree 20,156 (minimum)

VA Tech Reyrolle

Private sector

Location: Hebburn, Tyne & Wear

No. covered: 300

Increase: 2% plus £100

Length of agreement: 1 year

Date: 1 January 2002

Hours: 37

Holidays: 25 + 8 public