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University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston faces federal lawsuit for alleged pay discrimination
By Kyle McClenagan at Houston Public Media
· July 1, 2026
· 1 min read
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing the academic health science center of paying a female worker less than her male counterpart.
Key takeaway Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing the academic health science center of paying a female worker less than her male counterpart.
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Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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