manual workers

The procedure agreement for manual workers dated 1 March 1976 lays down the procedure to be observed for dealing with questions raised by employees.

This includes:

procedural steps for dealing domestically with individual grievances and collective issues raised by employees;
external stages for further discussion in the event that domestic discussion fails to reach agreement, including external conference and national level meetings;
a peace clause prohibiting industrial action before the procedure has been exhausted;
statements outlining the collective bargaining relationship between EEF companies and recognised unions.

EEF Website

The EEF Employment Guide is intended to provide general guidance only. It does not purport to be comprehensive or to give legal advice. Users should always seek specific legal advice before taking or refraining from any action. Information and documents on this website are prepared in accordance with the laws of England, Wales and Scotland. Users accessing from Northern Ireland should be aware that different laws and interpretations may be applicable to Northern Ireland.