Industrial Relations Act 1971
/ˌɪndəˈstrɪəl rɪˈleɪʃənz ækt 1971/
Definitions
- (n.) A UK statute enacted in 1971 that reformed laws on trade unions and industrial disputes.
The Industrial Relations Act 1971 introduced a framework for union recognition and collective bargaining.
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- industrial relations act 1971
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Commentary
The Act was controversial and eventually repealed; it is a key historical reference for the evolution of UK labour law.
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