Overview

• The proposed legislation would allow unions to strike for up to a year after a ballot, doubling the current six-month mandate.
• The bill aims to lower the threshold for union recognition from 10% to 2% of the workforce, facilitating easier negotiations.
• Strikes would require only a simple majority in ballots, removing the current 50% turnout requirement for validity.
• New measures would relax rules on 'wildcat' strikes, potentially allowing unions to post online notices instead of individual written notices.
• The government's analysis suggests the reforms could cost businesses up to £5 billion annually, sparking concerns among employers.