This guide sets out the differences between the law on trade unions and industrial action in Scotland compared with the rest of Great Britain (England and Wales).
Updated to refer to the consultations on trade unions' right of access and the duty to inform workers of their right to join a trade union, published on 23 October 2025.
Nearly two-thirds of employers (62%) believe the UK is entering a new, more unstable period of employee relations, up from 53% in 2022, according to research from the CIPD
Shantha David, head of legal services at UNISON, joins the podcast to talk about the impact of the Employment Rights Bill on trade union rights, fire and rehire practices and more.