The consequences of trade union recognition

Updating author: Nick Chronias, DAC Beachcroft

Brightmine editor: Laura Merrylees

Summary

• A worker is protected from suffering any detriment on the grounds of taking an interest in union recognition. (See Protection for enforcing recognition rights)
• If a ballot is ordered for compulsory recognition, the union is allowed access to canvass the workforce's support for compulsory recognition. (See Rights of access)
• Union officials, learning representatives and members may be entitled to time off when participating in union-related business. (See Ancillary rights and Time off for union representatives)
• The right to conduct collective bargaining carries with it the right to be informed and consulted on key matters. (See Right to be informed and consulted)