This is a list of trade unions in the United Kingdom formed under UK labour law. The criteria for being an independent trade union, free from employer influence and domination, are set out in the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 section 5. The body which oversees unions, and awards a certificate of independence for the purpose of collective bargaining is the Trades Union Certification Officer. For the context and history seem Trade unions in the United Kingdom.
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Union confederations
Independent unions
The following is a list of trade unions that are Certificated as independent by the Certification Officer, as at 31 March 2014.
Non-independent unions
The following is a list of trade unions that have not been certificated as independent by the Certification Officer 31 March 2014.
References
List of trade unions in the United Kingdom Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA