Subjects:

Employment Law

Contents:

definition and status of trade unions

rights of trade unions

statutory recognition and de-recognition of trade unions

worker consultation including the new Information and Consultation Regulations and ACAS Guidelines

obligations of trade unions to their members

affect of trade union membership and activities on employment rights

industrial torts and breach of contract

immunity, loss of immunity and collective responsibility of trade unions

remedies against trade unions including an analysis of the available damages

trade unions and third party relationships especially contractors and customers of employers

criminal law as impacts upon trade union activity

Trade Union Law and Collective Employment Rights is a comprehensive work explaining the legal framework in which trade unions operate, together with guidance on the applicable practice and procedure in relation to such matters as statutory recognition and consultation of workers.

This new edition takes account of the major changes introduced, principally, by the Employment Relations Act 2004 and the Information and Consultation Regulations 2004, and also relevant case-law including Gate Gourmet Ltd v Transport & General Workers Union.