Trade union rights

NEU members, as a members of a trade union, have certain rights defined by law. Other rights can be achieved by collective action and negotiation.

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Trade union recognition

Trade union recognition is a formal agreement with an employer for a particular union to undertake collective bargaining on behalf of that employer's staff.

NEU members on the picket line in local action

Trade union victimisation

Trade union victimisation, who is protected from it and the first steps you should take if you think you have been victimised at work.

Organising in the work place

We have produced resources for organising which reps can use in the workplace.

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