Curioser and Curiouser
A number of regular readers of the Action 4 Equality Scotland blog site - went along to the recent employment tribunal hearings involving South Lanarkshire Council - in December 2009.
What they reported back was very curious indeed.
Apparently the council-side admitted in their evidence - that the results (scores and outcomes) of the 'in-house' job evaluation (JE) scheme were shared with the trade unions - years ago.
Yet when South Lanarkshire union members asked their local reps for advice - they were told - less than helpfully - to contact the council.
Here's what a previous letter from the local Unison branch had to say:
"In regards to copies of Job Evaluation scores and other information you request, it is your employers (sic) responsibility to supply appropriate documentation. I therefore suggest you contact South South Lanarkshire Council for this". Stephen Smellie, Branch Secretary
Now why should the unions play 'pass the parcel' in this way - they've clearly had the details of how different jobs are scored and graded for a very long time.
So, why would they keep this information from their members?
Perhaps it's because the unions find it difficult to explain and justify the new Single Status pay arrangements - where some union members are much more equal than others.
Apparently, South Lanarkshire union members are increasingly unhappy - about the role their officials have played over the introduction of Single Status in 2004.
If you have any useful information to pass on contact Mark Irvine at: markirvine@compuserve.com
What they reported back was very curious indeed.
Apparently the council-side admitted in their evidence - that the results (scores and outcomes) of the 'in-house' job evaluation (JE) scheme were shared with the trade unions - years ago.
Yet when South Lanarkshire union members asked their local reps for advice - they were told - less than helpfully - to contact the council.
Here's what a previous letter from the local Unison branch had to say:
"In regards to copies of Job Evaluation scores and other information you request, it is your employers (sic) responsibility to supply appropriate documentation. I therefore suggest you contact South South Lanarkshire Council for this". Stephen Smellie, Branch Secretary
Now why should the unions play 'pass the parcel' in this way - they've clearly had the details of how different jobs are scored and graded for a very long time.
So, why would they keep this information from their members?
Perhaps it's because the unions find it difficult to explain and justify the new Single Status pay arrangements - where some union members are much more equal than others.
Apparently, South Lanarkshire union members are increasingly unhappy - about the role their officials have played over the introduction of Single Status in 2004.
If you have any useful information to pass on contact Mark Irvine at: markirvine@compuserve.com
