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UK Parliament · Bill
Trade Union Act 2016
Summary
The Trade Union Act 2016 changes the rules for how trade unions operate in the UK. It introduces stricter requirements for holding strikes (including higher voting thresholds), tighter rules on union spending, and greater government oversight of union activities.
A vote to support means
- —Supporters believe this Act protects workers and businesses by making trade unions more democratic and accountable. It aims to ensure unions spend money wisely and that workers have a genuine say in major decisions like strikes.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry the Act makes it harder for unions to organize strikes and take action on behalf of workers. They argue it gives the government too much control over unions and could weaken workers' ability to defend their rights and pay.
Cast Your Vote
People's Vote0 votes
0% Support · 00% Oppose · 0
Parliament's Vote572 MPs
55% Ayes · 31245% Noes · 260
Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading15 Jul 2015
- 2nd reading14 Sept 2015
- Committee stage13 Oct 2015
- Report stage10 Nov 2015
- 3rd reading10 Nov 2015
Lords
- 1st reading11 Nov 2015
- 2nd reading11 Jan 2016
- Committee stage8 Feb 2016
- Report stage16 Mar 2016
- 3rd reading25 Apr 2016
Royal Assent4 May 2016
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