Trade Unions & Employee Relations - Recent Developments & Key Issues Explored

Introduction

Around one quarter of employees in the UK are a member of a trade union. Although that is certainly a lot less than the 1970s (when membership peaked) it is still a significant number. It is important, therefore, to understand the law relating to trade unions, the protection that members have and the law relating to industrial action.

In this virtual classroom seminar, we will look at the recent developments in legislation, including the impact of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Trade Unions
• The definition of a trade union
• The difference between an independent and dependent trade union
• Trade Union Representatives
• The legal protection
• Safety representatives
• Learning representatives
• Time off for duties
• Trade Union Recognition
• Statutory and non-statutory recognition
• Derecognition
• Industrial Action
• Lawful and unlawful action
• The ballot process
• Picketing
• Trade Union Act 2016
• Managing the threat of action within an organisation
• The use of agency workers

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.