Trade Unions, Industrial Action & Employee Relations - The Key Issues

Introduction

There has never been a more important time to understand trade unions. Not only has there been an increase in high profile, and disruptive, industrial action in recent times, we are also going to see significant changes when the Employment Rights Bill comes into force.

The Employment Rights Bill contains changes to legislation relating to trade unions and industrial action. However, it is unlikely this will come into force until the Autumn of 2026, so we also need to understand the current law.

In this in-person seminar we will explore the law as it currently stands, and what the future holds.

What You Will Learn

This course will cover the following:

• Change afoot
• The relevant provisions in the Employment Rights Bill
• The timing of the changes
• 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 timescales to be followed