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Trade Union Recognition

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 14 May 2025UIN 50223

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he plans to change the 21 employee threshold for the recognition of a trade union.

Answered by Justin Madders

The exemption for small employers under the statutory recognition scheme where the workplace is comprised of less than 21 workers has been in place for many years. The government has no plans to change it.

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