People in Wales are being invited to have their say on a proposed law concerning trade unions.
The National Assembly’s Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee is examining the Trade Union (Wales) Bill.
The Bill, introduced by the Welsh Government, proposes dis-applying parts of a law passed by the UK Parliament concerning how trade unions can operate.
If passed it could mean that certain provisions of the UK law, including the increased ballot support threshold for industrial action affecting public services such as health and education, will no longer apply in Wales.
John Griffiths AM, Chair of the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee said:
“We know that the changes brought about by the UK Government’s Trade Union Act 2016 have been the focus of considerable public debate and attracted strong views, not only from trade unions but from employers, the public sector and the business community.
“The Welsh Government is now seeking to dis-apply some of the provisions of the UK Act through this Bill. It is important that the Bill is scrutinised thoroughly and effectively by the Assembly.
“The Committee will be seeking to test the Welsh Government’s assertion that the Bill is needed to safeguard its social partnership with employers, trade unions and public authorities in Wales.
“We are also keen to look at how the Bill will impact on the delivery of public services, such as health and education, in Wales. We would encourage anyone with a view on these issues to submit evidence to inform our work.”
Anyone wishing to contribute to the consultation should visit the Equality, Local Government and Communities Committee’s web pages, or follow the Committee via Twitter @SeneddELGC.