Falkirk Claims
A reader from Falkirk – a former union rep - has been in touch to say that the equal pay fight is taking some odd twists and turns locally.
Apparently the GMB is back in the ring – stressing the union’s unwavering support for the equal pay cases that are underway – and calling for these to be settled without further delay.
The GMB is now saying these claims are straightforward, uncomplicated and completely justified!
Now, this is odd – because our reader says the GMB is the same union that told her and her colleagues that they were on their own.
The GMB wanted nothing to do with them - nor did it want to get involved in taking further action against Falkirk Council over equal pay.
So, they came to Action 4 Equality Scotland and Stefan Cross for help – and we have been working ever since to bring these claims to a successful conclusion.
Now – when it comes to equal pay – the unions have a poor track record.
Can they really be trusted to do the right thing – when they have let people down so badly in the past?
Who knows – maybe they’ll just revert to type when they the chance.
But if the GMB is now willing to put Falkirk and other councils under the spotlight – then that can only be a good thing - even if it is trying to re-write history.
Because the more pressure there is on the employers to come to their senses – the sooner people will get a fair settlement of their claims
Apparently the GMB is back in the ring – stressing the union’s unwavering support for the equal pay cases that are underway – and calling for these to be settled without further delay.
The GMB is now saying these claims are straightforward, uncomplicated and completely justified!
Now, this is odd – because our reader says the GMB is the same union that told her and her colleagues that they were on their own.
The GMB wanted nothing to do with them - nor did it want to get involved in taking further action against Falkirk Council over equal pay.
So, they came to Action 4 Equality Scotland and Stefan Cross for help – and we have been working ever since to bring these claims to a successful conclusion.
Now – when it comes to equal pay – the unions have a poor track record.
Can they really be trusted to do the right thing – when they have let people down so badly in the past?
Who knows – maybe they’ll just revert to type when they the chance.
But if the GMB is now willing to put Falkirk and other councils under the spotlight – then that can only be a good thing - even if it is trying to re-write history.
Because the more pressure there is on the employers to come to their senses – the sooner people will get a fair settlement of their claims
