The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1995

95.—(1) This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part.N.I.

(2) Where a method of collective bargaining has effect in relation to a new unit, that method shall have effect as if it were contained in a legally enforceable contract made by the parties.

(3) But if the parties agree in writing—

(a)that sub-paragraph (2) shall not apply, or shall not apply to particular parts of the method, or

(b)to vary or replace the method,

the written agreement shall have effect as a legally enforceable contract made by the parties.

(4) Specific performance shall be the only remedy available for breach of anything which is a legally enforceable contract by virtue of this paragraph.