North East council faces equal pay claim described as 'an absolute scandal'
18-07-2026 01:04 via chroniclelive.co.uk

North East council faces equal pay claim described as 'an absolute scandal'

The GMB union says up to 3,000 women could support the equal pay claim against Durham County Council, alleging they have been 'systematically underpaid' compared with colleagues in predominantly male roles
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