The Town Hall of Coria del Río has unanimously approved its first Equality Plan, a framework for salary equity and non-discrimination of its staff.
The full council of Coria del Río Town Hall has unanimously greenlit its first Equality Plan, a document that sets out the working lines for the municipal administration to operate without discrimination on the grounds of gender. Until now, the council did not have such a tool.
According to the Town Hall itself, the plan aims for men and women to have the same opportunities within the staff and to ensure salary equality. It also includes the defence of the rights of all groups and a work environment based on respect, inclusion, and equal treatment.
Professional development, according to the approved text, will be based on the competencies, abilities, and merits of each individual. The idea is to avoid exclusions and differences that are not justified by the working conditions of municipal employees.
The mayor, Modesto González, highlighted the role of negotiation with workers and their representatives in reaching the agreement. He stated that:
“This Equality Plan is a collective achievement and a source of satisfaction for Coria del Río. For the first time, our Town Hall has a tool of this nature.”
González insisted that equality must translate into concrete measures. In his words, the plan allows for progress towards a more equal and respectful Town Hall with diversity, benefiting the entire municipal staff.
For the residents, the change will be noticeable in the way the Town Hall organises the work of its employees and in the criteria used to assess merits. The document has already been approved, so its implementation will be specified in the upcoming development phases.
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