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	Equal pay For branches For members Documents Links Equal pay news Service groups Education Local government Healthcare Business & environment Police staff Community & voluntary For information on bargaining for equality: Equalities zone		What do branches need to know? In July 2006 the NEC reviewed the union's equal pay strategy in the light of the employment tribunal decision in the case of Allen vs GMB. The case concerned allegations of sex discrimination arising out of single status negotiations in Middlesbrough council. The tribunal upheld claims of indirect discrimination and victimisation against the GMB. The GMB has appealed against the decision and this will be heard in January 2007. The NEC restated UNISON's policy that negotiations, backed up by legal action in appropriate circumstances, was the best way to achieve fair and equal pay for all our members. The NEC issued interim advice to all branches designed to secure the best outcome for members, pending a more detailed review. It agreed that in the meantime no pay and grading review should be put out to consultation with members, or signed before it has been considered by the regional office and the relevant head office service group. The first stage of that review has now been completed and a number of procedures are being introduced. These are set out in the following documents, full copies of which are available below. Negotiating strategy and guidance for local representatives This will assist local representatives who are in the process of negotiating for the introduction of new pay and grading structures and sets out UNISON's strategy toward such negotiations and gives guidance on the critical issues that must be addressed. Model article: why UNISON gives you the best deal for equal pay claims Model article for branch newsletters, spelling out why the union's legal services trump those of so-called "no win, no fee" lawyers. Leaflet: equal-pay claims Four-page colour leaflet explaining why UNISON is the best for equal-pay claims. Download PDF NEC statement on equal pay Statement from UNISON's national executive council on equal pay. Protocol for joint litigation on equal pay between Amicus, GMB, TGWU and UNISON UNISON, Amicus, GMB and the T&G have agreed a joint Protocol for pursuing mass litigation Letter from UNISON general secretary about equal pay Use this letter to inform members where "no win, no fee" lawyers are operating locally. Download PDF < Back \| More >		CONTACT DETAILS Equal pay UNISON 1 Mabledon Place London WC1H 9AJ Email: equalpay@unison.co.uk Recent documents New equality legislation - A UNISON briefing UNISON response to government green paper on new equality legislation. New equality legislation - A UNISON briefing Equalities and equal pay This UNISON briefing outlines the current equal pay situation in the public and private sectors and proposes measures to reform current equal pay law. Equalities and equal pay Getting Equal UNISON submission on equal pay to HM Treasury Comprehensive Spending Review, September 2007 Getting Equal All documents >

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