A trade union said an equal pay claim against Birmingham City Council - estimated at £760million - was inspiring workers across the country to take similar action.
The main conceptual idea is that a wave of equal pay claims related to sex discrimination is threatening to bankrupt dozens of local councils in the UK.
The case of Birmingham City Council, which settled a massive £760 million claim, is serving as a catalyst for similar action by other councils' employees. The GMB union, which led the Birmingham campaign, expects more settlements this year and warns of widespread financial distress among local councils struggling with tight budgets.
The main conceptual idea is that a wave of equal pay claims related to sex discrimination is threatening to bankrupt dozens of local councils in the UK. The case of Birmingham City Council, which settled a massive £760 million claim, is serving as a catalyst for similar action by other councils' employees. The GMB union, which led the Birmingham campaign, expects more settlements this year and warns of widespread financial distress among local councils struggling with tight budgets.
