What is the difference between lawful and unlawful industrial action?
How does a trade union gain statutory protection in relation to industrial action?
A union gains statutory protection by complying with a number
of conditions including the strict rules governing the conduct of a secret
ballot, and the notification requirements prior to calling any industrial
action. This latter includes giving the employer notice of the ballot and a
sample voting paper, notice of the result of the ballot and notice of the
intended industrial action.
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