UNISON takes fairness fight to European Court

UNISON, the UK’s leading public sector trade union, today (20 September) took its fight for fairness in the long-running Alemo-Herron & Ors v Parkwood Leisure Ltd case, to the Court of Justice of the European Union.

UNISON is arguing that 24 members transferred from the London Borough of Lewisham to Parkwood Leisure have the right to continue to benefit from nationally agreed pay and terms set by the local government pay negotiations.

The Advocate-General's opinion in this 7-year long case is expected on 31 January 2013.

UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis, said:

“We are taking our fight for fairness all the way to Luxembourg because we believe that we have a strong case. Under TUPE regulations, Parkwood employees transferred from the London Borough of Lewisham should be entitled to nationally agreed pay rises.

“This is an important case that will have implications for the thousands of workers that have been transferred out of the public sector or are set to be transferred. This is especially important in the current climate.”