ABQ Journal: City agrees to $17M in gender pay settlement
By Jessica Dyer / Journal Staff Writer
Published: Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022 at 5:17PM
The city of Albuquerque has agreed to pay $17 million to settle a collective action lawsuit brought by female employees who claimed the city “systematically” pays women less than their male colleagues.
“This is about righting a decade old wrong, and ensuring a lawful pay structure for all employees,” spokeswoman Ava Montoya said.
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