About us
We encourage fair and efficient arrangements in the workplace by resolving collective disputes in England, Scotland and Wales, either by voluntary agreement or, if necessary, through a legal decision.
Who we are
We’re an independent body with statutory powers. The committee has 49 members, including the chair, 11 deputy chairs, 19 members experienced as representatives of workers and 18 experienced as representatives of employers. We’re supported by a team of 10 based in London.
Secretariat
Chief Executive
Maverlie Tavares
Operations Manager
Bola Olayinka
Senior Case Manager
Nigel Cookson
Case Managers
Kaniza Bibi
Joanne Curtis
Kate Norgate
Video & Content Manager
Sileas MacInnes
Content Creator
Caroline Griffiths
Finance Supervisor & Assistant Case Manager
Laura Leaumont
Finance & Case Support Officer
Emma Bentley
Our responsibilities
We’re responsible for the following areas of dispute:
- the statutory recognition of trade unions
- the disclosure of information for collective bargaining
- applications and complaints related to information and consultation arrangements
- establishing and operating european works councils
- complaints about the level of involvement employees have in certain decisions covered by regulations related to European companies where the provisions will continue to be applicable from 1 January 2021 to the UK Societas domestic framework.
We also offer voluntary arbitration in collective disputes.
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