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COUNCIL workers have warned that this year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham could be affected by strike action unless the city council ends pay inequality.
The games are to take place from July 28 to August 8, but general union GMB said they risk being overshadowed by “systematic inequality in pay” for women workers.
GMB’s 7,000 members at Birmingham City Council work in services including refuse, adult social care, education and administration.
Regional organiser Michelle McCrossen said: “The eyes of millions worldwide will soon be on our city, and we’re urging the council to act now before our members are forced to consider taking action in the interests of their pay and rights at work.
“This is a matter of basic justice — women workers are being consistently underpaid by Birmingham City Council, and GMB won’t stand by and let that be forgotten.”
A council spokesperson said the authority is “committed to resolving any outstanding matters around equal pay once and for all.”
