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Sectoral Employment Order for electrical workers quashed by High Court

The High Court has made a decision to quash the Electrical SEO.

An appeal was made against the SEO on various grounds & in particular the issue of the eligible age for entry to the pension scheme.

CONNECT Trade Union sought to bring the pension start age to 15 years (from existing 20 years of age), AECI, ECA & others were against the change from the existing 20 years of age.

The Labour Court judges somehow made a technical error in the manner in which they interpreted this matter and the State Solicitors informed the Minister of this error,

apparently leaving the Minister with no choice other than allowing the High Court to quash the agreement.

AECI are disappointed with the outcome of the decision of the High Court and are extremely disappointed with the carry-on of the Labour Court and the Minister.

It is envisaged that a new application by Connect Trade Union will be submitted to the Labour Court as soon as possible, taking into account any flaws that have been uncovered.

The SEO was establishing some stability for both employers and employees.

We will keep you updated on this.

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Tomorrow – Wedneday 31st August 2022

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Electrical Trade Show 2022 It’s Back !

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Electrical Trade Show 2022 – Lucan Spa Hotel Dublin

Electrical Trade Show is back !

We have negotiated ‘Special Rates’ at the SPA Hotel Lucan for our exhibitors and guests.
Single B&B:                €79.00 per room per night
Double or Twin B&B: €109.00 per room per night
Triple B&B:                 €129.00 per room per night
If interested in staying please contact the SPA Hotel @ 01-6280494 or reservations@lucanspahotel.ie and tell them you are with the “Electrical Trade Show”.
#bythetradeforthetrade

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AECI Membership

AECI Membership Rates with first year Membership

New Membership Rates for 1st year of Membership:

 Sole Trader                                               €150.00

 2-5 Employees                                          €250.00

 6-14 Employees                                        €400.00

 15+ Employees                                         €600.00

 

AECI Membership Rates 2019:  (No increase since)

Sole Trader:          NEW RATE 2019   €275.00

 2-5 Employees:     NEW RATE 2019   €440.00

 6 – 14 Employees: NEW RATE 2019   €660.00

 15+ Employees:    NEW RATE 2019   €895.00

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New President of the Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland

  • Gerry Geoghegan has been elected President of the Association of Electrical Contractors of Ireland at the recent  AECI AGM

Gerry Geoghegan, Contracts Director at H. Shiels takes over the role of President of the AECI at their recent AGM.

The AECI is the largest representative Trade Association in the Irish Electrical Industry. It offers a comprehensive range of technical and business support services and facilities for members. The support services and facilities are constantly being expanded, with particular emphasis on raising the standard of electrical work, and better equipping members to compete in the ever-changing economic climate of today. Whether it is a commercial, industrial, or domestic project, assistance and advice is available at all times.

Gerry joined H Shiels in 1987. He became Contracts Director of the company in 2005. He has been a member of the AECI executive for over 10 years and so brings great experience to this new position.

Taking over from Colm Walsh, who had given over 3 years to the role. Gerry said “I would like to thank Colm for all his work, commitment & support and for steering the organisation through the rocky waters of the pandemic. Despite COVID restrictions Colm managed a very full agenda. I am delighted that Colm will still be very much involved in the council as well as on the technical committees.”

 

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