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Bradford Council Faces Millions in Pay Claims

7/17/2025

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Bradford Council is under fire as GMB Union reveals potential pay claims from hundreds of employees, threatening to cost millions. The union argues that male-dominated departments receive higher pay than their female counterparts. If these claims succeed, they could be retroactive for up to six years, prompting urgent discussions between the council, union, and staff.

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Bradford Council is under fire as GMB Union reveals potential pay claims from hundreds of employees, threatening to cost millions. The union argues that male-dominated departments receive higher pay than their female counterparts. If these claims succeed, they could be retroactive for up to six years, prompting urgent discussions between the council, union, and staff.