Manageing Unions

S2

Managing with Tus
Recognition: this can be either by voluntary arrangements or statutory - ie following a legal procedure



Voluntary:
what does it mean?
How might it happen?
small number are members, but no recognition
ask for recognition - might recognise
may then extend to all

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S3

Stress throughout is on reaching voluntary agreement between the parties - recent example of this - signs that the impending legislation will encourage parties to agree - alternative is might find that agreements are forced upon them. Only applies if 21 workers or more.

Central Arbitration Committee - state body is key body. CB is pay, hours and holidays. Bargaining unit is key - ideally agreed by both parties if not CAC will do this.

TU has to make an application to CAC if can’t reach agreement with the employer (must be independent unions)

50% plus one in the BU then CAC automatically awards recognition unless not in interest of good ER, if TU m...