Contents
1. WHEN DO TRADE UNIONS HAVE RIGHTS?
2. TRADE UNION ACCESS
3. DEDUCTION OF SUBSCRIPTIONS OR LEVIES
4. LEAVE FOR TRADE UNION ACTIVITIES
5. TRADE UNION REPRESENTATIVES (SHOP STEWARDS)
6. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
7. TRADE UNION APPROACH AND DISPUTES
Downloadable Forms Click here to access these documents in the Forms section
Form 6.1 Authorisation to deduct
Form 6.2 Notice of revocation
Form 6.3 Draft Recognition agreement
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