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Certification Office: certificates of independence

Notices of applications, issued certificates and refused applications.

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Criminal Justice Workers Union: Certificate of Independence granted (9 August 2022)

The application for a certificate of independence from the Criminal Justice Workers Union was approved by the Certification Officer on 9 August 2022.

Criminal Justice Workers Union: Application for a certificate of independence (5 July 2022)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from Criminal Justice Workers Union. Any person who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

Aircrew Officers Association Europe (AOAE): Certificate of Independence granted (5 October 2021)

The application for a certificate of independence from Aircrew Officers Association Europe (AOAE) was approved by the Certification Officer on 5 October 2021

Aircrew Officers Association Europe (AOAE): Application for a certificate of independence (3 August 2021)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the Aircrew Officers Association Europe (AOAE). Any persons who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU): certificate of independence granted (3 December 2018)

The application for a certificate of independence from Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU) was approved by the Assistant Certification Officer on 3 December 2018

Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU): Application for a certificate of independence (11 September 2018)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU). Any persons who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

National House Building Council Staff Association: certificate of independence granted (7 March 2018)

The application for a certificate of independence from National House Building Council Staff Association was approved by the Assistant Certification Officer on 7 March 2018

National House Building Council Staff Association: application for a certificate of independence (13 November 2017)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the National House Building Council Staff Association (NHBC Staff Association). Any persons who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

United Voices of the World: certificate of independence granted (21 August 2017)

The application for a certificate of independence from the United Voices of the World was approved by the Assistant Certification Officer on 21 August 2017

United Voices of the World: application for a certificate of independence (1 April 2017)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the United Voices of the World. Any person who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

Artists’ Union England: certificate of independence granted (2 June 2016)

The application for a certificate of independence from the Artists’ Union England was approved by the Assistant Certification Officer on 2 June 2016.

Artists’ Union England: application for a certificate of independence (13 April 2016)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the Artists’ Union England. Any person who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

National Crime Officers Association: certificate of independence granted (4 June 2015)

The application for a certificate of independence from the National Crime Officers Association was approved by the Assistant Certification Officer on 4 June 2015.

National Crime Officers Association: application for a certificate of independence (11 February 2015)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the National Crime Officers Association. Any person who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB): certificate of independence granted (23 January 2015)

The application for a certificate of independence from the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) was approved by the Certification Officer on 23 January 2015.

Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB): application for a certificate of independence (25 November 2014)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB). Any person who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

PPU: certificate of independence granted (25 March 2014)

The application for a certificate of independence from the PPU was approved by the Certification Officer on 25 March 2014.

PPU: application for a certificate of independence (13 January 2014)

Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from PPU. Any persons who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

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Published 25 March 2014
Last updated 10 August 2022 + show all updates
  1. Certificate of Independence granted:- Criminal Justice Workers Union

  2. Application for a Certificate of Independence: Criminal Justice Workers Union

  3. Aircrew Officers Association Europe (AOAE), Certificate of Independence granted 5 October 2021

  4. Application for a Certificate of Independence: AIRCREW OFFICERS ASSOCIATION EUROPE (AOAE)

  5. The application for a certificate of independence from Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU) was approved by the Assistant Certification Officer on 3 December 2018

  6. Application for a certificate of independence by Cleaners and Allied Independent Workers Union (CAIWU)

  7. New CoI application

  8. The application for a certificate of independence from the United Voices of the World was approved by the Assistant Certification Officer on 21 August 2017

  9. Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the United Voices of the World. Any person who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

  10. Artists' Union England granted a certificate of independence on 2 June 2016.

  11. Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from the Artists' Union England. Any person who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month of the date of this notice.

  12. National Crime Officers Association granted a certificate of independence on 4 June 2015.

  13. Notice of an application for a certificate of independence by the National Crime Officers Association.

  14. The application for a certificate of independence from the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) was approved by the Certification Officer on 23 January 2015.

  15. Notice is hereby given that that an application for a certificate of independence under section 6 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 has been received from Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB). Any persons who wishes to submit any information relevant to this application should do so within one calendar month from 25 November 2014.

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