Edinburgh - New Claims 2
As well as the groups mentioned in the previous post (Edinburgh - New Claims 1), there's a second category of Edinburgh workers who also have a new equal pay claim - those who accepted the council's first offer in October 2006.
Many people were duped or frightened into accepting a cash sum - for much less than their claim was really worth - because of the bully boy tactics of the council and the spineless behaviour pf the trade unions.
Why do these people have a new claim?
Because the legal document (Compromise Agreement) they were forced to sign - to get their hands on the money - expired in October 2006, but widespread pay discrimination continues to this day!
All the traditional male jobs have continued to earn much more than their female colleagues - and this pay gap will continue for years to come.
The latest settlement negotiated by Action 4 Equality and Stefan Cross in Edinburgh goes up to 1 April 2008 - but those who settled (for much less than they should) can still claim for the gap period - which is worth an additional 18 months and at a higher rate than the original council settlement.
So, if you are one of those people who were stampeded into accepting the council's first offer - don't get mad, get even - by taking out a new claim.
On top of this, the council and the trade unions are likely to protect the much higher earnings of the male workers for another 3 years beyond 1 April 2008 - as the employers have done in other parts of the country.
If this happens, the pay gap (and pay discrimination) will continue until 2001 at least - which means an extra 3 year claim as well as the 18 month claim for those who settled in October 2006 - 4.5 years in total, perhaps more.
For more information or an application form ring Action 4 Equality Scotland on 0131 667 7956 or contact Mark Irvine at: markirvine@compuserve.com
NB Existing Action 4 Equality and Stefan Cross clients don't need to do anything - your claim will continue automatically beyond 1 April 2008 - and until equal pay is finally achieved
Many people were duped or frightened into accepting a cash sum - for much less than their claim was really worth - because of the bully boy tactics of the council and the spineless behaviour pf the trade unions.
Why do these people have a new claim?
Because the legal document (Compromise Agreement) they were forced to sign - to get their hands on the money - expired in October 2006, but widespread pay discrimination continues to this day!
All the traditional male jobs have continued to earn much more than their female colleagues - and this pay gap will continue for years to come.
The latest settlement negotiated by Action 4 Equality and Stefan Cross in Edinburgh goes up to 1 April 2008 - but those who settled (for much less than they should) can still claim for the gap period - which is worth an additional 18 months and at a higher rate than the original council settlement.
So, if you are one of those people who were stampeded into accepting the council's first offer - don't get mad, get even - by taking out a new claim.
On top of this, the council and the trade unions are likely to protect the much higher earnings of the male workers for another 3 years beyond 1 April 2008 - as the employers have done in other parts of the country.
If this happens, the pay gap (and pay discrimination) will continue until 2001 at least - which means an extra 3 year claim as well as the 18 month claim for those who settled in October 2006 - 4.5 years in total, perhaps more.
For more information or an application form ring Action 4 Equality Scotland on 0131 667 7956 or contact Mark Irvine at: markirvine@compuserve.com
NB Existing Action 4 Equality and Stefan Cross clients don't need to do anything - your claim will continue automatically beyond 1 April 2008 - and until equal pay is finally achieved
