Lobbying MPs and MSPs

A number of readers have been in touch to ask how to lobby their MP, MSP or local councillor - see post dated 15 February 2010.

Well it's quite simple really - there are lots of practical things people can do.

1 Send your MP/MSP an e-mail

2 Ask them where they stand on equal pay

3 Ask them what they think of the council's delaying tactics

4 Ask them if they support the Scottish Parliament's call for councils to address outstanding cases

5 Ask them what they are doing to knock sense into councils that are dragging their feet

All of North Lanarkshire's MPs are Labour MPs - the council is a Labour-run council - MPs are not normally shy about speaking out in public - so why not on this issue?

1 Ask your MP/MSP/local councillor for a meeting

2 Go along with some of your co-workers - a small group can support each other

3 Ask your MP/MSP/local councillor to write a letter of support to the Council Leader

4 Ask for a copy of the letter - along with a copy of the reply

Let others know what you are doing - and let Action 4 equality Scotland know what your MP, MSP or local councillor has to say.

MPs and their party supporters (MSPs and local councillors) - are going to be seeking your votes in the forthcoming general election.

So, if they're asking for your vote - ask them what they're doing to support you - in your fight for Equal Pay.

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