Brighton & Hove City Council finds itself amid rising tensions as the GMB union calls for urgent talks to address claims of unequal pay that are said to affect a wide range of public service roles. The union asserts that positions predominantly occupied by women—teaching assistants, care w
In a significant move toward reducing wage inequality, the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC) has extended its reach to the Asia-Pacific region. This launch represents a concerted effort to tackle the wage disparities that women face across different economies and sectors. Despite progress in
Unresolved Claims Spark Worker Unrest Last year, Birmingham City Council acknowledged a substantial equal pay discrepancy adversely affecting many female workers within its jurisdiction. Despite the admission, progress toward restitution has been frustratingly stagnant. GMB, the union representing
Employees from Birmingham City Council, who are part of the GMB union, are gearing up for industrial action amid ongoing disputes regarding equal pay. The strife, which originated in September after the revelation of a £760m financial crisis due to pending equal pay claims, has prompted 96% of the
