Protection from victimisation for ¹ÏÉñÍø reps

¹ÏÉñÍø's education programme offers its growing network of activists a wide range of courses. Courses are delivered on a regional basis so are therefore an ideal opportunity for members to learn from and network with reps from different branches within their region.

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The Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULR(C)A) and subsequent court decisions gives trade union members protection from:

• victimisation from an employer on the basis of trade union activity
• refusal of work on the basis of trade union membership
• dismissal on the grounds of trade union membership
• being chosen for redundancy on the basis of trade union membership
• dismissal on the ground of union activity in previous jobs.

¹ÏÉñÍø takes discrimination against union members and representatives seriously and will actively pursue protections under law.

However the best protection is to have the support and backing of a well-organised branch/LA. The active support of your colleagues is important because it also acts as a powerful preventative measure.