The changes will also see restrictions on union activity, introduced during successive Conservative administrations, reversed
The Government said it would overhaul existing trade union laws with a view to “strengthen the collective voice of workers”, unveiled on Thursday, the Government said it would overhaul existing trade union laws with a view to “strengthen the collective voice of workers”.
The Government described unions as being “key to helping working people bargain and negotiate with their employers to settle disputes”. The fund is money used for campaigning on political issues, affiliation fees for the Labour Party or any donations to parties in general.In 2016, the law was changed so that new union members would have to “opt in” if they wish for their fees to contribute to a political fund. But the new legislation proposes switching it back so people instead “opt out” of contributing.
It was fiercely opposed by unions at the time and reversing it has been a long-term pledge of Labour’s.
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