Government Clamp-Down on Bad Behaviour During Union Recognition Ballots

Intimidation by unions or employers during statutory union
recognition ballots in the UK would be legally banned for the first
time under proposals announced recently by Employment Relations Minister
Gerry Sutcliffe.

The Government amendments to the Employment Relations Bill introduce
fair and balanced measures on all parties not to use unfair practices
during statutory recognition and derecognition ballots.

The measures draw on rules of conduct for general and local elections
and will outl... (48 more words)

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