Newsflash: Extension of Civil Engineering Employment Agreement to Non-Parties
The Department of Employment and Labour has officially extended the Conditions of Employment Collective Agreement for the Civil Engineering Industry to non-party employers and employees, effective 1 September 2025 until 28 February 2026.
Published under Government Notice No. 6561, this extension—authorised by Stephen David Rathai, Director of Collective Bargaining—ensures that the terms negotiated by the Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) continue to apply industry-wide, even to those not directly represented in the council.
Implications for Stakeholders:
- Employers not affiliated with the BCCEI must now comply with the extended agreement’s employment conditions.
- Employees working under non-party employers gain access to the same protections and benefits as those covered by the council.
- HR and Compliance Officers should review current practices to ensure alignment with the extended agreement.
The agreement applies to:
- All employers in the civil engineering industry, including those who are not members of the employer organisations party to the agreement.
- All employees in the industry who fall within the bargaining unit, specifically those in Task Grades 1–9, regardless of union membership.
- The scope includes temporary employment services, hourly-rated employees, and any person assisting in the business of an employer, excluding independent contractors.
The civil engineering industry is broadly defined to include activities such as:
- Construction of roads, bridges, dams, pipelines, and water treatment plants.
- Earthworks, excavation, blasting, hauling, and rehabilitation of work areas.
- Maintenance of haul roads, stormwater systems, and safety structures.
This move reinforces fair labour standards across the sector and promotes consistency in employment conditions, contributing to a more stable and equitable industry environment.
View the official government communication below:
