Trade Union Ballots – Industrial Action

Trade Union Ballots – Industrial Action

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...
Trade Union Ballots and Elections

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

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

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 exhibits at the TUC Congress 2019

UK Engage exhibits at the TUC Congress 2019

The Independent Scrutineer attends the TUC Congress in Brighton 8 – 11 September Stockport, 14 August 2019UK Engage, a leading Independent Scrutineer for trade union elections and ballots, will be among the exhibitors and delegates to attend the TUC Congress in its...

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