Statutory guidance

Reasonable steps to be taken by a trade union: code of practice

Guidance for trade unions on “reasonable steps” in relation to minimum service levels.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 6 December 2023
• Last updated: 18 December 2025 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Code of practice issued by the Secretary of State under section 203 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 on reasonable steps to be taken by a trade union (minimum service levels)

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This Code of Practice is in the process of being withdrawn, to reflect the repeal of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

This code of practice provides practical guidance for trade unions on the ’reasonable steps’ they should take to be compliant with section 234E of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (as inserted by the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023).

Published 6 December 2023

Last updated 18 December 2025 + show all updates

1. 18 December 2025

   Added a banner saying: This Code of Practice is the process of being withdrawn, to reflect the repeal of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

2. 6 December 2023

   First published.