Simple question.

Can an Employer legally prevent you from being in a union as a contractual obligation?

This may shed some light on the query you've raised Don ... http://www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int/1997/08/inbrief/uk9708156n.html

This may shed some light on the query you've raised Don ... http://www.eiro.eurofound.eu.int/1997/08/inbrief/uk9708156n.html

So is that a yes or a no? :rolleyes:

So is that a yes or a no? :rolleyes:

It looks like they can't stop you from joining a Union but they can make you sign a no strike agreement as part of your contract.

For a definitive answer contact ACAS http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=454

If ther weren't so many blacklegging scabs about then we would all be in a union and the employers would be in their place, that is being forced to give a decent days rate for the work done.

Thanks for the info Cloudybay, I'll pass the details on (I was asking with a iccle mate in mind)

:thumbsup: DK

Thanks for the info Cloudybay, I'll pass the details on (I was asking with a iccle mate in mind)

:thumbsup: DK

My pleasure Don. :)

What do you need a union for?

Stand up on your own two feet and stand up for your rights, instead of paying the hypocritical unions for a champagne and oysters lifestyle.

But we want them to be happy, they represent us - can't do it on an empty tummy now can they?