What is the procedure to be followed to gain union recognition in the workplace?

A trade union can firstly seek voluntary recognition from you (the employer). In order to achieve this, the union must submit a request in writing identifying the union and bargaining unit (the group of workers who are represented by the union). Furthermore, the employer must employ at least 21 workers.

How are unions Recognised?

A trade union is said to be recognised once an employer has agreed to negotiate with it on pay and working conditions on behalf of a particular group of workers. The subsequent negotiation process is known as collective bargaining, with the group of workers the union represents referred to as the bargaining unit.

How much notice is required for industrial action?

For all industrial action, whether or not the ballot took place before or after 1 March 2017, 14 days’ notice must be provided to all relevant employers (any who employ members who will be called upon to take action) before industrial action can begin, unless the employer(s) and union agree to seven days’ notice.

What is the difference between official and unofficial industrial action?

An official industrial action is when the employees are members of a trade union and the action is authorised by the union. An unofficial industrial action is when the action has not been authorised by the union.

Can industrial action be illegal?

Your employment rights during industrial action. You have the right to take industrial action and you can’t be legally forced to stay at, or go back to, work (unless a ballot wasn’t organised properly).

What makes an industrial action an official action?

Industrial action is ‘official’ if it is formally backed by a trade union and members of that union are taking part in it. If you’re involved in industrial action against your employer, you’ll probably be in breach of your employment contract and you are therefore unlikely to be paid when taking industrial action.

How is Industry 4.0 affecting the workforce?

Around the world, many employers who already are struggling existing mismatch between youth skills and employer needs threatens to become even wider as Industry 4.0 transforms business and jobs faster than workers can adapt. Two-thirds in jobs that don’t exist today.

What happens if you take industrial action in the workplace?

If workplace disputes are not resolved, it can lead to industrial action. Find out what protection there is for workers and when it applies and what you can do if you are punished for taking industrial action. Industrial action usually happens when a dispute in the workplace can’t be resolved through negotiation.

What makes for a winning employee recognition program?

A winning employee recognition program starts with having a company culture that advocates appreciation for top performers. This can be the foundation for solid staff engagement, continuous employee development, and retention strategy for the future.

What happens if you take industrial action against your employer?

If you take industrial action, you’ll probably have broken (be ‘in breach of’) your employment contract and your employer: Taking industrial action doesn’t usually mean that your employer will say you’ve broken your period of continuous employment with them.

What happens after 12 weeks of industrial action?

After 12 weeks, you can be dismissed if you take industrial action and your employer has tried to settle the dispute. For example, your employer may bring in advisers from Acas to help find a solution.

When do you have to give notice of industrial action?

it’s called as a result of a properly organised ballot. it’s about a trade dispute between workers and their employer (eg about your terms and conditions) a detailed notice about the industrial action (which is legally required) has been given to the employer at least 7 days before it begins.