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Renfrewshire Council faces equal pay backlash

GMB Scotland has accused Renfrewshire Council of using costly legal action to delay resolving nearly 200 equal pay claims lodged on behalf of women employed by the local authority and leisure trust OneRen. The union said evidence suggested male-dominated services had received better terms and conditions than women working in areas such as care and schools, and urged the council to pursue negotiated settlements rather than employment tribunals. Renfrewshire Council said it recognised the importance of equal pay and had a strong record on addressing pay inequality, but expressed disappointment that the claims had been lodged without prior detailed discussions that could have supported "meaningful engagement or potential resolution."

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