Mark Conrad 19 April 2024

Scots government 'unlikely' to create equal pay body

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Scottish Government ministers are unlikely to establish a national equal pay unit, despite calls from the trade union that led to strikes over the snowballing issue. 

A Holyrood source told The MJ there is currently ‘no appetite’ for a specialist unit, with national-level politicians keen to ensure council pay remains a devolved issue.

Visit The MJ (£) to read more.

If this article was of interest, then check out, Righting the wrongs of equal pay.

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