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British workers are set for better working conditions as the Government takes its first steps towards its Plan to Make Work Pay.
The BMA will recommend members accept the offer following the negotiations, which could bring an end to 15 months of devastating strike action.
General announcements and latest decisions of the Certification Officer
Both parties have agreed a preferred mediator - the union and the government will now begin the process of engaging with them.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Consultant unions have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the government's offer, with BMA and HCSA voting yes by around 83%.
Cases due to be heard by the Certification Officer.
New laws to reduce the impact of industrial action on rail, border security and ambulance services while balancing the ability of workers to strike.
The Government has today taken further steps to ensure essential public services remain open during industrial action.
Regulations laid to address strike action in passenger rail.
The government is considering introducing regulations that would require some doctors and nurses to work during strikes, to protect patient safety.
A new consultation, launched today, will advise unions on reasonable steps they should take to ensure minimum service levels are achieved during strike action.
Annual Report to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and the Chair of ACAS on the activities of the Certification Officer
New laws will allow government to set minimum levels of service which must be met during strikes to ensure the safety of the public and their access to public services.
Announces the introduction of the Transport Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Annual Report to the Secretary of State for BEIS and the Chair of ACAS on the activities of the Certification Officer
New law to allow businesses to supply skilled agency workers to plug staffing gaps during industrial action.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Recent amendments to the official list of trade unions and official list of employers' associations.
Annual Reports to the Secretary of State for BEIS and the Chair of ACAS on the activities of the Certification Officer
Regulator for trade unions and employers’ associations will be modernised to uphold high standards across the sector
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