The FSC-CCOO public services federation is positive about the drawing up of equality plans across the state administration sector, but argues that more needs to be done to ensure they are properly implemented. In particular, the federation wants to see a timetable and deadlines and believes that more resources, including staff, need to be made available to put the plans into effect.
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Federation welcomes equality plans but is critical of their implementation
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