Unions and employers in the waste and environment sector have agreed basically on a 12-month deal that provides a 1.1% pay increase, implying that purchasing power has been protected. The agreement also includes an amount equal to 0.4% of the paybill that will fund initiatives related to recruitment and promotion.
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