Help/opinions Please

[tiny gsy]

Ok, A couple of us at work haev got into a right dispute with our boss regarding the differences in pay some seem to benefit from. Here`s the letter that was given to him, signed by everyone:

Dear *****,

It has come to our attention that there is a difference in pay of one of the members of staff in comparison to the others. It is felt unfair that ********* ******is paid such a high amount as a porter when most of the driving staff are paid less. I refer you to the ***** *** **Equal opportunities policy which states that:

“Our policy is to ensure that all applicants and employees receive fair and equal treatment irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, colour, race, ethnic origin or disability”

It is generally felt among the removals staff that the company is failing to comply with this policy in the previously mentioned circumstances and believe that something should be done to rectify the situation. An example of this would be to clarify the pay structure by grouping the staff according to their driving licences as has been done in the past, with possible exceptions being for those who have been with the company longer being paid slightly more:

Porters

Small Van drivers

Class C1 drivers (up to 7.5 tonne rigid)

Class C drivers(over 7.5 tonne rigid)

Artic Drivers

We thank you for your time and hope that this situation can be rectified soon

The problem that has arisen is one of the guys at work that doesn`t drive is getting paid the same amount as the class C drivers and we feel that its unfair as he doesn`t have any of the responsibilities.

Basically we`ve been given the option that if we don`t like it then we better leave!

Any ideas on what we should do?

I forgot to mention, although I`m not racist, he`s the only Black guy working for us too. I know if things were the other way around then there would be no doubt something would be done about it

[jd]

quit and move here. LOL

[james04]

what are your job titles?

are in in a union.

normally its if your face fits.