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UK Parliament · Public Bill · No. 2896

Employment and Trade Union Rights (Dismissal and Re-engagement) Bill

[As Introduced]
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This bill aims to protect workers' rights to join and participate in trade unions without fear of being sacked. It would make it easier for workers to prove they were unfairly dismissed because of union activities and give them stronger legal remedies if this happens.

Presented by Barry Gardiner.
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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' vote439 MPs
43% Ayes · 18857% Noes · 251
The democratic gap

57% , a wide gap

Outcome mismatch, the public would pass this bill, but Parliament rejected it.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading16 Jun 2021
  • 2nd reading22 Oct 2021