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Women members win pensions equal-pay fight

(08/06/09) 27 low-paid women celebrate after 10-year fight against private school

Action 4 Equality Scotland issues apology to UNISON member

(08/06/09) Blog linked to no win, no fee solicitor criticised decision to withdraw equal pay case

Court says women are free to pursue claims

(07/04/09) Equal pay claimants don't need named comparator to start a case
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Equal pay

UNISON is working hard to ensure all our members get fair treatment and equal pay at work.

Major overhauls of pay and conditions packages across our public services have brought the issues of pay inequality to the fore.

UNISON has developed an equal pay strategy to challenge pay discrimination through a combination of negotiation and legal challenge where necessary.

New arrangements should ensure equal treatment in future but many members could be entitled to back pay for past loss of earnings.

Click on the links below to find out more. In the left-hand column you'll find links to what our service groups are doing on equal pay.

What do branches need to know?
Negotiating strategies, litigation protocols, model letters for branch newsletters, leaflets, NEC statement on equal pay and much more.

What do members need to know?
The latest on UNISON's action on equal pay and the issue of "no win, no fee" lawyers.

Left your job recently but still want to pursue an equal pay claim?
Even if you've left your job recently or your contract has changed, UNISON can help you get compensation for equal pay.

CONTACT DETAILS
Equal pay
UNISON
1 Mabledon Place
London WC1H 9AJ
Email: equalpay@unison.co.uk
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Recent documents

UNISON negotiating strategy and guidance for local UNISON negotiators: Update

Document outlines UNISON’s strategy to negotiating and offers guidance on the critical issues that must be addressed. It supercedes any previous advice.
Link to a PDF document on this siteUNISON negotiating strategy and guidance for local UNISON negotiators: Update

Equal pay, privatisation and procurement

September 2008This timely publication from the Institute of Employment Rights explores the links between privatisation, the gender pay gap and the legal hurdles women face trying to manoeuvre between the complexities of equal pay and transfer laws.
Link to a PDF document on this siteEqual pay, privatisation and procurement

Getting Equal

UNISON submission on equal pay to HM Treasury Comprehensive Spending Review, September 2007
Link to a PDF document on this siteGetting Equal

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