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What is industrial action in the UK?
Who is protected by industrial action law?
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What is industrial action?
Industrial action is when employees take action against their employer because of a work dispute. This is usually organised by a trade union. Types of industrial action include: striking; picketing; action short of a strike, for example refusing to work overtime; In some situations, an employer might take industrial action.
- Strikes
A strike is unofficial if a trade union does not follow the...
- Strikes
- Dismissal For Industrial Action
- When You May Be Dismissed
- Industrial Action by Non-Union Members
You can’t be dismissed for industrial action if: 1. it’s called as a result of a properly organised ballot 2. it’s about a trade dispute between workers and their employer (eg about your terms and conditions) 3. a detailed notice about the industrial action (which is legally required) has been given to the employer at least 7 days before it begins ...
You could be dismissed for taking part in industrial action if: 1. the union hasn’t held a properly organised ballot 2. the union hasn’t given the employer the correct notice for balloting members or taking action 3. the union hasn’t called its members to take action because they think the dispute is settled or action is called by someone who doesn...
Non-union members who take part in legal, official industrial action have the same rights as union members not to be dismissed as a result of taking action.
How legal industrial action is organised, picketing and the law and what your employment rights when you are on strike.
- Industrial action is when workers: go on strike take other action, like refusing to do overtime (known as ‘action short of a strike’) Sometimes an...
- Your union must have a vote (a ‘ballot’) that’s properly organised according to legal rules. Properly organised ballots A ballot for industrial act...
- You have the right to take industrial action and you can’t be legally forced to stay at, or go back to, work (unless a ballot wasn’t organised prop...
- A picket line is where workers and union reps (‘picketers’ or ‘pickets’) stand outside a workplace to tell other people why they are striking. Pick...
A strike is unofficial if a trade union does not follow the rules, or employees take action that's not authorised by a union. In an official strike, employees are protected by industrial action law.
Jan 19, 2015 · Almost all effective industrial action is a breach of your contract of employment. However, UNISON will only ask you to strike after a lawful statutory ballot. The law protects workers from dismissal while taking part in lawful industrial action at any time within 12 weeks of the start of action.
- In some strikes, particularly short ones, employers may not withhold superannuation contributions – so taking in strike action has not generally af...
- Picketing is a legal activity to peacefully persuade members not to go in to work. Pickets should wear an armband indicating they are on duty. Plac...
- As a member of a democratic union we would hope that you would participate in a strike if there is a vote for strike action. You cannot be forced t...
- Speak to your UNISON rep. They will identify whether a case for industrial action is possible or beneficial.
- Many members might in a similar position and will share your concerns. But rermember: employees are protected from dismissal during the first 12 we...
- Employees are protected from dismissal during the first 12 weeks of any lawful, balloted, official industrial action. Any dismissal for taking part...
- It is difficult to anticipate the actions of all employers and there is unfortunately a lot of outsourcing going on anyway. UNISON has members work...
- No. Your continuous employment is treated as ‘postponed’ during a strike. This means that the period you were on strike for will not count toward y...
Feb 16, 2024 · Industrial action can take the form of either a strike or 'industrial action short of a strike' - for example, an overtime ban or work to rule. This guide will consider what is required before industrial action can lawfully be taken in the UK and when. When will industrial action be 'protected' and 'official'?
Anyone organising a strike or other industrial action would be liable to legal proceedings by employers, and others such as their customers and suppliers, who are damaged by such action, if...
