Glasgow Council Equal Pay Deal Sparks Backlash | Glasgow News

Glasgow City Council is set to finalize a long-delayed equal pay settlement, launching new terms for nearly 24,000 workers starting April 4 next year — but 11% could see pay cuts, sparking union outrage. Dubbed “red circles,” these are cases where staff earn more than the new grade cap, with six-month pay protection offered until October 2027. Unions warn many affected workers — mostly women in lower-paid roles — could lose over £10,000 annually, calling the phased rollout and overtime rates unacceptable. The dispute stems from 2017 court rulings exposing gender pay discrimination, with negotiations dragging on since 2018 and even triggering strikes. Councillors will vote on the plan this Thursday, as the council acknowledges it’s a win for equality for most, though tough for a minority. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dde6501f98403299