People doing the same job or work of equal value should get the same or equal pay. However, in many cases, they don’t, even though the law says they should.
UNISON has a proud history of successful equal pay claims. We are the UK’s biggest trade union and have represented members in many landmark cases in the UK and European Court of Justice.
UNISON doesn’t make a profit out of your case. If we win your case, you’ll get all the compensation you are owed.
We continually monitor the possibility of equal pay claims in our branches. If you need to make a legal claim, UNISON is best placed to represent you.
Are you a UNISON member who believes they may be experiencing an issue of equal pay? Contact your local branch to launch an investigation into your claim.
Are you a UNISON rep concerned by an issue of equal pay in your branch? If you become aware of a potential issue that you believe should be investigated, here are 4 things you can do:
- Contact your regional office. Conveying the facts and circumstances within your local authority will assist UNISON in investigating whether there is an issue.
- Keep members in your branch informed. If a potential equal pay issue arises in your branch, members need to know. UNISON will investigate matters thoroughly and assess the merits of claims on their behalf. You can use our template to update members, via email or letter:
- Get out in workplaces and speak to members face-to-face. Speaking to members gives them the chance to ask any questions they may have and for you to assure them that UNISON will take the issue seriously. If you need guidance, here are some key talking points:
- Reassure members with UNISON’s history. UNISON has been at the forefront of equal pay claims across the country for decades. We take the issue extremely seriously and continually monitor whether there are grounds for bringing any claims against employers. Find articles detailing recent wins under news stories.
UNISON will continue to campaign, pursue employers and expose discriminatory pay practices.
Find more information on our knowledge base:
Listen to UNISON’s Local Government podcast. This episode features an interview with Kathie Dickson – UNISON’s job evaluation specialist. It’s well worth a listen to understand more about UNISON’s history of winning equal pay cases:
