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Default Unions and Olympic Delivery Authority agree construction deal for 2012 games

Construction unions have finally signed an industrial relations deal for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Negotiations between the three main unions - Unite, GMB and Ucatt - and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) have dragged on for months over union demands for 100% direct employment on the project. Following "detailed and constructive discussions", the ODA and unions have signed a Memorandum of Agreement which sets out a framework for a "positive, partnership-based", approach to industrial relations. However, construction industry experts have dismissed the agreement as "a load of waffle". Up to 9,000 construction workers will be employed by ODA contractors on London 2012 construction projects. The agreement includes: A partnership approach to delivering successfully the venues and infrastructure on time and on budget. Application of existing construction and allied industries National Working Rule Agreements. Establishment of a dedicated review group to meet...



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