GLASGOW City Council has proposed the sale of Kelvingrove Art Gallery, City Chambers, and other iconic council-owned buildings in an effort to raise millions to settle outstanding equal pay claims.
In 2017, a court ruled against the council after it was revealed that some jobs – which were predominantly held by women – were being paid less per hour than roles in the same pay grade that were largely held by men.
A £500 million settlement was reached in 2019 with around 16,000 present and former staff but the council has not yet managed to raise the funds to settle every claim.
