Category Archives: Trade Unions
Hutton report on Public Service Pension Provisions published 10 March 2011
Lord Hutton of Furness has today published his final report on public service pension provision in which he set out his recommendations to the Government on pension arrangements “that are sustainable and affordable in the long-term, fair to both the public … Continue reading →
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The Right to Strike
The Court of Appeal decision – National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers v Serco Ltd and another On Friday afternoon last week the Court of Appeal handed down the eagerly anticipated decision of National Union of Rail, Maritime … Continue reading →
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The territorial scope of Employment Tribunals – The Court of Appeal decisions in British Airways plc v Mak
The territorial scope of Employment Tribunals has seen many challenges over the years, usually from employees in the aviation or shipping industries who as part of their role may work between two (and often many more) legal jurisdictions, and who … Continue reading →
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Far reaching changes to Employment Tribunals are imminent
Far reaching changes to Employment Tribunals are imminent The launch of the “resolving workplace disputes” consultation by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) is described as being the next step in the Governments comprehensive review of employment laws. In … Continue reading →
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Malone & Others v BA Plc – crew complements dispute
Malone & Others v BA Plc The Court of Appeal has recently found in favour of BA Plc (“BA”) in the crew complements dispute. Miss Elizabeth Anne Malone was selected as one of three lead claimants’ on behalf of 5000+ … Continue reading →
BAA/Unite discussions and the need for further dialogue
In September I was interviewed on Sky News commenting on the discussions between BAA and Unite the Union, which took place under the auspices of ACAS at an undisclosed location. Many critics have opined that Unite may be taking a more … Continue reading →
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ACAS/TUC mediation guide for Trade Union representatives
On an almost weekly basis we hear the foreboding news that cuts to the public sector will bring co-ordinated industrial action and civil unrest. However, it’s not all doom and gloom as a recent joint announcement by ACAS, the employment … Continue reading →
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