Background Trade Unions can ballot members to determine if they would be willing to undertake industrial action. The process is governed by legislation under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. There are some differences in how the ballot...
Background Many types of organisations run ballots and elections, such as professional bodies, cooperatives, sports clubs, societies, charities, trade associations and labour unions, public companies (PLCs), etc. This will be for a variety of reasons, ranging from...
Background The AGM is not only an opportunity for the organisation to showcase itself but is also where key decisions are democratically made. Ensuring you have as much member representation as possible in your general meetings will help the organisation deliver what...
Background Trade unions play a critical role in representing the interests of workers and negotiating with employers to ensure fair treatment and compensation. Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, Trade Unions must appoint an...
Background Your articles of association form part of your organisation’s governance documents. They detail the processes for running the general meeting and the rules they are covered by. Any hybrid AGM process must be aligned with your articles to mitigate any...
Background For a hybrid AGM, it is important for all members joining remotely to have the option, if they so choose, to be seen and heard as if they were at the AGM in person. This means giving them the ability to show their video and hear their audio feeds at the...
