Union membership and activities - the latest case law
Article Abstract:
The House of Lords' recent decision in the Associated Newspapers v Wilson and Associated British Ports v Palmer greatly reduces the protection for employees against discrimination on the grounds of their union membership. The ruling concluded that, in the context of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, an employer's omission of favorable action does not constitute an action against the employee. This seems to overrule Discount Tobacco v Armitage, and leaves union members highly vulnerable. The Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in Harrison v Kent County Council is also discussed.
Publication Name: Industrial Relations Law Bulletin
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0969-3637
Year: 1995
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CROTUM reports busiest year ever
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The 1996 report by the UK's Commissioner for the Rights of Trade Union Members indicates an unprecedented 91 assistance applications were received, along with 1,069 enquiries, during the period Apr. 1,1995 through Mar. 31, 1996. During 1995-1996, the Commissioner for Protection Against Unlawful Industrial Action received 684 enquiries and three assistance applications. Mrs Gill Rowlands, who retired in May 1996, was the Commissioner during both of these reporting periods.
Publication Name: Industrial Relations Law Bulletin
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0969-3637
Year: 1996
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Certification Officer keeps busy
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The UK Certification Officer (CO) handled a number of complaints from trade union members against their unions during 1995, but issued only two decisions on union election ballot issues. Most cases were resolved without formal action. The CO also continued to make ballot refunds to unions who held secret postal ballots, although the payments decreased nearly 50% from 1994.
Publication Name: Industrial Relations Law Bulletin
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0969-3637
Year: 1996
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