Times on-line:
Strikes are a minefield - for both sides of the dispute - Times Online
“In practice, it’s not difficult to create a tick-box list for a trade union to follow. And, what’s more, we have been living with this legislation for 18 years. If you can’t get your systems right after all this time then you should really look seriously at yourself.”
Moreover, as Lock emphasises, the deal works both ways. Provided a trade union jumps through the hoops prescribed in the legislation, it has a defence against the charge of doing something illegal — namely inciting its members to act in breach of their contracts of employment.
Without that defence the union could face severe penalties. So, in effect, there is trade-off. Follow the slightly complicated rules designed to ensure transparency and in return you will be protected by the law.
hmm food for BASSA thought?