Ballot thresholds in important public services
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Detail of outcome
The response document sets out which ‘important public sectors’ will be subject to the 40% threshold. The government will bring forward secondary legislation to define these services.
We will also:
- remove the broad reference to ancillary workers in the Trade Union Bill
- apply the 40% threshold to private sector union members, where they are carrying out a specified important public service
- require ballots to be run under the 40% threshold where a majority of workers involved are carrying out an important public service
Detail of feedback received
205 responses were received from a wide range of organisations including:
- trade unions
- private individuals
- public service providers
- law firms and representatives of the legal profession
- employers
Original consultation
Consultation description
The government is introducing a new 40% ballot threshold for taking industrial action in important public services. This means industrial action in those areas will need the support of at least 40% of those entitled to vote.
This consultation seeks evidence on whom within the fire, health, education, transport, border security, and nuclear decommissioning sectors should be subject to the new threshold.
Documents
Updates to this page
Last updated 21 January 2016 + show all updates
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Added government response.
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First published.