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- The constitution of a trade union is legally binding, and effect must be given to the ordinary language of the document. In order to be registered, a trade union must have a constitution that governs substantive matters including the nature, scope and powers of the organisation.
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Jan 5, 2024 · Most trade union law for Great Britain is contained in the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA 1992), which consolidated a large amount of prior trade union legislation dating from the 1870s up to the 1980s.
Jun 18, 2004 · The EU Constitution formally binds EU Member States to fundamental social values, labour standards, employment rights and trade union freedoms. The trade union movement should campaign in favour of the European social model by supporting ratification by Member States of the EU Constitution, and then making sure they respect it in practice.
The Trade Union Act 2016 provides for: 50 per cent threshold in strike ballot turnouts. additional requirement of 40 per cent support threshold in strike ballots for industrial action in important public services (IPS). IPS are education of those aged under 17, fire, health, border security, transport and nuclear decommissioning.
Jun 29, 2023 · Instead, trade unions have a freedom to strike only in cases where statute grants them legal protections. To be eligible for protection, unions must comply with various requirements detailed in the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, such as rules governing the holding of strike ballots and giving notification to employers.
Nov 12, 2012 · Trade union legislation is reserved to Westminster, and applies to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland). Employment law, including trade union law is devolved to Northern Ireland.
Developing effective working relationships with trade union representatives and members can help organisations to build a positive employment relations climate. This factsheet explores the role and influence of trade unions and looks at the current level of union membership in the UK.