Part 1Union recognition
I17Power of the CAC to extend notification period
In paragraph 24 of Schedule A1 to the 1992 Act (notification to halt arrangements for ballot), for sub-paragraph (5) substitute—
5
The notification period is, in relation to notification by the union (or unions)—
a
the period of 10 working days starting with the day on which the union (or last of the unions) receives the CAC’s notice under paragraph 22(3) or 23(2), or
b
such longer period so starting as the CAC may specify to the parties by notice.
6
The notification period is, in relation to notification by the union (or unions) and the employer—
a
the period of 10 working days starting with the day on which the last of the parties receives the CAC’s notice under paragraph 22(3) or 23(2), or
b
such longer period so starting as the CAC may specify to the parties by notice.
7
The CAC may give a notice under sub-paragraph (5)(b) or (6)(b) only if the parties have applied jointly to it for the giving of such a notice.