Allen v GMB Judgment

The fall out continues from the recent Court of Appeal judgment in the Allen v GMB case - see post dated 17 July 2008.

Action 4 Equality has been inundated with enquiries from around the country - from ordinary union members who have been badly advised about their equal pay claims.

Lots of low-paid workers have lost out - thousands of pounds in many cases - because they were encouraged (by their trade union) to accept poor offers of settlement from their council employer.

The effect of the Court of Appeal decision - - which was scathing in its criticism of the GMB - is that trade unions can now be held to account for this kind of behaviour and union members can seek financial compensation in the courts.

The decision is a body blow for the trade unions, but great news for ordinary union members.

The Court of Appeal has soundly punished the bad behaviour of the GMB in Middlesborough - which opens the door for other union members to bring similar claims.

If you need advice about your own situation, contact Action 4 Equality London on 0845 300 3 800 or e-mail Mark Irvine at: markirvine@compuserve.com