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CreekDog

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15. I think it would help because pay scales are set

Reply to Taverner (Original post)

Mon Apr 30, 2012, 01:31 PM

Apr 2012

and the scales are generally for classes of occupations and jobs.

where i've worked, where places had set scales for job classifications, it seems like there was more equity.

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Question: If we were all unionized would this change unequal pay for equal work? [View all] Taverner Apr 2012 OP

I believe that if we were all unionized, the focus would be on where corporate money is going Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #1

At worst, it would provide a helpful framework. jeff47 Apr 2012 #2

I find politics the main reason I havent excelled in my jobs... tech_smythe Apr 2012 #8

It would help the same title, same experience pay discrpancy Nikia Apr 2012 #3

Where do you get those kind of percentages "for the exact same job" ProgressiveProfessor Apr 2012 #4

Would it change? Yes. LadyHawkAZ Apr 2012 #5

is it clear as day? i realize it used to be true and it's on the anecdote list. leftyohiolib Apr 2012 #6

Women don't know how much less they're getting paid. Neoma Apr 2012 #7

then how DO we know this is true leftyohiolib Apr 2012 #9

Salary surveys. Neoma Apr 2012 #10

thanks leftyohiolib Apr 2012 #11

that's a good point --because with a union, compensation is allowed to be discussed CreekDog Apr 2012 #14

this will not make any one happy leftyohiolib Apr 2012 #12

Doesn't surprise me. Neoma Apr 2012 #13

I think it would help because pay scales are set CreekDog Apr 2012 #15