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Trade unions

A trade union is an association of workers in a particular industry or sector, designed to protect the rights, interests and working conditions of employees. Large trade unions in the UK include the TUC, Unite, Unison, the GMB and Usdaw.

Trade unions can receive recognition, or employers can derecognise trade unions. Employment laws protecting employees taking industrial action, such as taking part in strikes or picketing, are contained in the Employment Rights Act 1996 and Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992.


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    Croydon Council staff offered 1.25% pay rise while bosses earn £100k

    by Personnel Today 2 Sep 2009
    by Personnel Today 2 Sep 2009

    Croydon council staff are mulling over whether to accept a 1.25% pay rise, after revelations that their bosses earn more...

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    Fujitsu workers could strike over pay and pensions

    by Kat Baker 1 Sep 2009
    by Kat Baker 1 Sep 2009

    Fujitsu employees have shown they are willing to strike over their employer’s decision to close the company’s final salary pension...

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    BT plan to bring call-centre jobs back from India runs into trouble

    by Kat Baker 1 Sep 2009
    by Kat Baker 1 Sep 2009

    BT’s plans to return call-centre jobs to the UK from India could backfire as British staff are unwilling to work the...

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    Network Rail puts 1,800 jobs on the line

    by Personnel Today 28 Aug 2009
    by Personnel Today 28 Aug 2009

    Network Rail has confirmed it is planning to cut 1,800 maintenance jobs, the BBC has reported. The rail operator intends...

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    Fujitsu Service’s plans to cut 1,200 jobs outrage unions

    by Personnel Today 27 Aug 2009
    by Personnel Today 27 Aug 2009

    Fujitsu Services’s plans to cut 1,200 jobs in the UK and Ireland have outraged unions, who claim public services including...

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    Lloyds cuts a further 200 jobs

    by Kat Baker 26 Aug 2009
    by Kat Baker 26 Aug 2009

    Lloyds Banking Group is to cut another 200 jobs, taking the total number of posts lost at the company this...

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    Postal staff to strike over Royal Mail’s modernisation plans

    by Personnel Today 17 Aug 2009
    by Personnel Today 17 Aug 2009

    Postal workers will launch further local strikes this week as industrial relations worsen before a national ballot for action. It...

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    Sellafield contractors to be balloted for strike action

    by Personnel Today 6 Aug 2009
    by Personnel Today 6 Aug 2009

    Contractors at Sellafield and other UK energy sites are to be balloted for industrial action over alleged “unfair treatment, discrimination...

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    Liverpool binmen and street cleaners to strike over poor pay and conditions

    by Personnel Today 5 Aug 2009
    by Personnel Today 5 Aug 2009

    Poor pay and working conditions will force Liverpool’s 600 binmen and street cleaners to take industrial action next week after...

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    Top trade union chiefs enjoy high salaries

    by Mike Berry 4 Aug 2009
    by Mike Berry 4 Aug 2009

    Almost one in 10 trade unions paid its general secretary of more than £100,000 a year, according to the annual...

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    Dismissing unofficial strikers: Shoot first and ask questions later?

    by Personnel Today 3 Aug 2009
    by Personnel Today 3 Aug 2009

    A recent ruling has clarified the employer’s position when dismissing unofficial strikers.HR professionals should know that employees who are dismissed...

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    British Airways announces pre-tax loss of £148m in midst of negotiations

    by Personnel Today 31 Jul 2009
    by Personnel Today 31 Jul 2009

    As negotiations on pay and job cuts continue between British Airways (BA) and unions, the airline announced a pre-tax loss...

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    Cadbury staff in pay protest as firm set to reveal huge profits

    by Personnel Today 28 Jul 2009
    by Personnel Today 28 Jul 2009

    Hundreds of Cadbury’s workers are set to demonstrate outside the chocolate manufacturer’s sites tomorrow as the firm releases its half-year...

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    Immigration staff vote for strikes

    by Tara Craig 28 Jul 2009
    by Tara Craig 28 Jul 2009

    Immigration officials employed by the UK Border Agency have voted for industrial action. More than three quarters (78%) voted to...

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    Fall in union recognition claims down to employer ‘delaying tactics’

    by Nick Golding 16 Jul 2009
    by Nick Golding 16 Jul 2009

    ‘Delaying tactics’ adopted by some employers when workers contact the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) for statutory recognition has led to...

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