SCHEDULES

F2C1C2SCHEDULE A1 Collective Bargaining: Recognition

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F2

Sch. A1 (paras. 1-173) inserted (6.6.2000) by 1999 c. 26, s. 1(3), Sch. 1; S.I. 2000/1338, art. 2(d)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1

Sch. A1 (paras. 1-173) applied (14.8.2000) by S.I. 2000/1282, art. 2(5)(a)

Part I Recognition

Union recognition

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1

As soon as is reasonably practicable after the CAC is informed of the result of a ballot by the person conducting it, the CAC must act under this paragraph.

F11A

The duty in sub-paragraph (1) does not apply if the CAC gives a notice under paragraph 27C(3)(b).

2

The CAC must inform the employer and the union (or unions) of the result of the ballot.

3

If the result is that the union is (or unions are) supported by—

a

a majority of the workers voting, and

b

at least 40 per cent of the workers constituting the bargaining unit,

the CAC must issue a declaration that the union is (or unions are) recognised as entitled to conduct collective bargaining on behalf of the bargaining unit.

4

If the result is otherwise the CAC must issue a declaration that the union is (or unions are) not entitled to be so recognised.

5

The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (3) so as to specify a different degree of support; and different provision may be made for different circumstances.

6

An order under sub-paragraph (5) shall be made by statutory instrument.

7

No such order shall be made unless a draft of it has been laid before Parliament and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.