http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1992/807/schedule/5/part/II/crossheading/industrial-relations-northern-ireland-order-1982-ni-8/made

The Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1992

Trade unions

Industrial action

Injunctions

Disclosure

Contracts

Government Printer for Northern Ireland

2018-04-06

NORTHERN IRELAND

Parts II to X make fresh provision in relation to trade unions and employers' associations in place of the Trade Union Acts (Northern Ireland) 1871 to 1965 and certain provisions of the Industrial Relations (Northern Ireland) Orders 1976, 1982 and 1987. Part II provides for the definition, status and general regulation of trade unions and employers' associations. Part III provides for legal proceedings and restrictions on legal liability. Part IV sets out certain rights of trade union members. Part V requires employers to disclose certain information to independent trade unions for the purposes of collective bargaining. Parts VI and VII provide for secret ballots of the members of trade unions before undertaking industrial action and for the purposes of elections for certain positions in the union. Part VIII restricts the application of funds by a trade union or employers' association for political purposes. Part IX provides for the appointment and functions of the Northern Ireland Certification Officer and the Northern Ireland Commissioner for the Rights of Trade Union Members. Part X provides for the amalgamation of trade unions or employers' associations.