Trade Union Ballots and Elections
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...
Trade Union Assurers
Background The legislation for Trade Unions requires an ‘Assurer’ to provide a signed membership audit certificate (MAC) of the membership for each reporting period (typically each year) if the union has over 10,000 members. The appointment or discontinuance of an...
Trade Union Indicative or Consultation Ballot
Prior to any industrial action or other significant trade union ballot, such as a strike ballot, an indicative or consultation ballot may be undertaken to gauge member interest on the topic concerned. Indicative or consultative ballots are undertaken as a formal ballot is costly, due to being covered by legislation which forces a trade union to use a postal paper ballot or workplace ballot.
UK Engage Provides Live Voting Solution for the General Federation of Trade Union’s Biennial General Council Meeting
UK Engage has been appointed the official technology partner for the GFTU’s Biennial General Council Meeting. As its first virtual general council meeting, the GFTU will be calling on a secure live solution from its democratic delivery partner so that affiliate...