Salary discussion with male coworker...

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I've been at my job for 2 years.

Male coworker just got hired today and we were talking about salary. He said they told him starting salary was X with no negotiation.

Which is a lot more than I get paid.

I've asked for a pay review recently but been told it's not possible.

AIBU to...not sure what to do actually. I'm about to go on parental leave in 3 weeks so don't feel it's the right time to bring it up. Just frustrated to hear this.

@justchecking1

Sex discrimination aside, I'd be having a chat about why pay progression hasn't kept up with new starter salaries.

Having a new starter start on more than the current salary for someone who's been doing the job for 2 years sounds crap.

In the NHS example, above, if the banding pay for new starters goes up, everyone's pay goes up to preserve the percentage point difference to reflect experience. Surely your job should do something similar?

Agreed, it isn’t automatically discrimination based on sex, but it’s still an issue, will they continue to bring in all new starters at a higher salary than existing staff? That seems massively unfair.

Why have you name changed mid way through?

@SummerWhisper

If you join a union now you can still receive representation because it won't be an existing / ongoing case. Join one this weekend. What sector do you work in?

Most unions insist on a 6 month membership before you utilise services