Don't Get Mad - Get Even
As regular readers know - after years of being in denial - Unison has suddenly decided that some of its members in South Lanarkshire - might have an equal pay claim after all.
See previous post dated 16 November 2010 - Unison in Turmoil.
Sounds a little odd to me - especially as South Lanarkshire Council claims that Unison has been at the heart of local negotiations over single status - since 1999.
But set that aside for a minute and consider what Unison is actually saying - to its members in South Lanarkshire:
'We recently commissioned an assessment of the scope for equal pay claims in South Lanarkshire - and we believe that as in other areas there may be some potential for some members being able to pursue equal pay claims'.
Now Unison members who have loyally followed the union's advice - by doing nothing about equal pay for all these years - should be asking Unison some pointed questions:
1 When was this 'assessment' carried out?
2 Who did the 'assessment' - and what are its key conclusions?
3 How do I get a copy of the 'assessment' so I can see for myself what it ?
4 What is Unison going to do about the 5 years I've wasted - by following the union's advice not to lodge an equal pay claim - up until now?
5 Does Unison intend to compensate me for the money I've lost - which runs potentially thousands of pounds?
If you're one of the many members let down by Unison in South Lanarkshire - contact Mark Irvine and Action 4 Equality Scotland for advice - 0131 652 7366 or markirvine@compuserve.com
Don't just get mad - get even!
See previous post dated 16 November 2010 - Unison in Turmoil.
Sounds a little odd to me - especially as South Lanarkshire Council claims that Unison has been at the heart of local negotiations over single status - since 1999.
But set that aside for a minute and consider what Unison is actually saying - to its members in South Lanarkshire:
'We recently commissioned an assessment of the scope for equal pay claims in South Lanarkshire - and we believe that as in other areas there may be some potential for some members being able to pursue equal pay claims'.
Now Unison members who have loyally followed the union's advice - by doing nothing about equal pay for all these years - should be asking Unison some pointed questions:
1 When was this 'assessment' carried out?
2 Who did the 'assessment' - and what are its key conclusions?
3 How do I get a copy of the 'assessment' so I can see for myself what it ?
4 What is Unison going to do about the 5 years I've wasted - by following the union's advice not to lodge an equal pay claim - up until now?
5 Does Unison intend to compensate me for the money I've lost - which runs potentially thousands of pounds?
If you're one of the many members let down by Unison in South Lanarkshire - contact Mark Irvine and Action 4 Equality Scotland for advice - 0131 652 7366 or markirvine@compuserve.com
Don't just get mad - get even!
