A common framework agreement has been signed with the GMB, UCATT, Unite, and Prospect unions covering industrial relations, recruitment, training, apprenticeships, health, and welfare.
EDF Energy and civil engineering contractor Laing O’Rourke have agreed a civil sector agreement concerning pay, pensions, and productivity.
Hinkley Point C construction director, Nigel Cann, said signing the agreements is a “significant achievement”.
He adds: “This reflects the strength of relationships between the parties involved and their commitment to make the Hinkley Point C project a success.”
The construction of the new nuclear plant could create around 25,000 jobs during the construction phase, with up to 5,600 on site at any one time.
Around 400 apprentices would be trained during the project and 900 permanent jobs would be created in the power station.
Negotiations between EDF Energy and the government over the contracts-for-difference strike price are continuing, and are said to be “positive”.