Edinburgh Male Claimants
Contrary to what was said in my recent post about male claimants - a dispute has arisen with Edinburgh City Council about the claims submitted by male janitors.
The council is now taking the view that these posts are not covered by the recent settlement - because in the council's eyes they are classified as former APT&C posts - not former Manual Worker posts.
Now this is a moot and very contentious point - because for many years Edinburgh's janitors were very clearly classified as former Manual Worker posts.
At the moment the council is digging its heels in - but discussions are continuing in the hope of finding a resolution.
If the issue is not resolved - then the janitors claims will be joined to the Court of Session hearing which is due to take place from 14 to 17 June 2011.
The council is now taking the view that these posts are not covered by the recent settlement - because in the council's eyes they are classified as former APT&C posts - not former Manual Worker posts.
Now this is a moot and very contentious point - because for many years Edinburgh's janitors were very clearly classified as former Manual Worker posts.
At the moment the council is digging its heels in - but discussions are continuing in the hope of finding a resolution.
If the issue is not resolved - then the janitors claims will be joined to the Court of Session hearing which is due to take place from 14 to 17 June 2011.
