The Scottish women’s team has won a dispute against its federation for not treating women and men with equal pay and working conditions.
The trial begins Thursday in which the players denounced the federation for unequal conditions with regard to the men’s team, but both parties reached a settlement and did not have to go to court.
The complaints focused on issues such as facilities, travel conditions and payment to soccer players.
“The players are pleased that the matter has been resolved without resorting to legal action. We look forward to focusing our collective efforts on qualifying for Euro 2025 and accelerating the growth of sport among girls and women and providing inspiration to the country.” , the Scottish federation said in a statement.
The captain, proud
Rachel Corsie, team captain and leader of these protests, He assured that he was pleased that a resolution had been reached and that legal proceedings had been avoided.
“No one wanted that route, but there have been positive conversations during this time, with mutual respect, understanding and cooperation. As captain, I believe we have a responsibility to seek the highest standards in on and off the field. The Scottish FA has made important progress on this issue and together we will continue. We are proud that there is equality, not just for this generation, but for the future,” said Corsie .
The Federation, committed to equality
Ian Maxwell, chief executive of the Scottish FA, Argued that the growth of women’s football is one of the priorities of the association and that they reiterated their commitment to equality, especially in matters such as showing in promotions, resources and distribution of prizes.
Source: La Verdad
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