Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992

Other interpretationE+W+S

53(1)This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule.E+W+S

(2)In relation to an agreement for recognition, references to the bargaining unit are to the group of workers (or the groups taken together) to which the agreement for recognition relates.

(3)In relation to an agreement for recognition, references to the parties are to the union (or unions) and the employer who are parties to the agreement.

54(1)This paragraph applies for the purposes of this Part of this Schedule.E+W+S

(2)The meaning of collective bargaining given by section 178(1) shall not apply.

(3)Except in paragraph 63(2), in relation to an agreement for recognition references to collective bargaining are to negotiations relating to the matters in respect of which the union is (or unions are) recognised as entitled to conduct negotiations under the agreement for recognition.

(4)In paragraph 63(2) the reference to collective bargaining is to negotiations relating to pay, hours and holidays.