School workers across Sheffield who have launched equal pay claims will begin receiving settlement agreements this week.
The pay outs - which could total millions of pounds - are being paid by the council to address years of pay injustice.
They recognise that hundreds of predominantly female workers were systematically underpaid for work of equal value to men.,
This milestone follows sustained pressure and collective action by GMB members and represents a significant moment in the ongoing process to put right historic inequalities at Sheffield City Council.
Peter Davies, Head of GMB's Regional Equal Pay Unit, said:
“This week marks a powerful moment for working people in Sheffield.
“For many of these workers, this money will make a real and tangible difference to their lives.
“This progress reflects the collective work between GMB and Sheffield City Council to address historic inequalities.
“We need to ensure that pay injustice is never again something council employees in Sheffield are forced to experience."
