This blog allows the various branches of the Public and Commercial Services Union in Northamptonshire to keep members up to date with the issues and events which affect them.

Tuesday 10 August 2010

Support the lawful industrial action (minor errors) private members Bill



John McDonnell MP is campaigning to repeal part of the anti-trade union laws and make it impossible for employers to take trade unions to court to block strike action on minor technicalities that would have had no effect on the outcome of the ballot.

John, chair of the PCS parliamentary group, came top in the private members bill ballot earlier this year. This means he is able to present a bill of his choosing in parliament.

The current legislation puts a massive burden on trade unions and means trade union ballots are subject to far tighter regulations than general elections.

The lawful industrial action (minor errors) bill will be debated by MPs on Friday 22 October. Please lobby your MP today to ask them to attend the debate and vote for the bill.

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