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UK Trade Union Reforms Set for October 2026

3/7/2026

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  • The UK government will implement trade union rights reforms effective October 2026.
  • Employers must inform workers of their right to join a trade union.
  • The reforms repeal restrictive laws enacted by previous Conservative governments.
  • The Act introduces electronic union voting, with August 2026 as the timeline.
  • Protections will be strengthened by creating the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body to oversee fair pay agreements.