Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 is a key piece of UK legislation that governs the relationship between trade unions and employers. It consolidates various laws related to trade unions, ensuring workers can join unions freely, and outlines the rules for collective bargaining and industrial actions like strikes. The Act also protects workers from unfair dismissal linked to union activities and establishes procedures for union recognition by employers. Essentially, it aims to balance the rights of workers to organize and negotiate with the rights of employers in a fair and structured manner.