This new legislation will in no way shorten the process. It puts women in a position where they have to negotiate pay equity at the bargaining table. That is the major problem. Unions may be put in a position where they will have to choose between pay equity and, possibly, specific benefits. How can the two be reconciled? This is a very regressive piece of legislation. I see nothing positive in it to enhance the achievement of pay equity.
On May 14th, 2009. See this statement in context.