UCU: Women members' pay: Implement gender justice now

Motion

Motion text: At this inaugural Congress in this 'European Year of Equal Opportunities for All' Congress notes with anger the continuing inequalities in women's pay in both sectors.

Therefore we call on UCU to campaign vigorously, including using the full force of legislation, regulations and agreements, in all areas where women are disproportionately affected, e. g. :

Privatisation of prisons and language centres
Hourly paid and part timers
Lack of access to promotion
Access to and recognition of research for part-time HE tutors

To ensure that these issues remain a priority for the union, all UCU policies, procedures and agreements should be assessed for their impact on women members' pay now and in the future.