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Workers have the right to join or not join a trade union. Dismissal or detriment for trade union membership or activities is automatically unfair. Employers must recognise a union for collective bargaining if more than 50% of the bargaining unit are members and a majority vote in favour.
Protected industrial action (strike action) requires a valid ballot with at least 50% turnout and a majority voting yes. Workers taking protected action cannot be dismissed in the first 12 weeks.
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UK workers and residents have significant legal protections covering employment, housing, benefits, consumer rights and more. These rights are enshrined in legislation including the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Equality Act 2010, the Housing Act 1988, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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