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Explanatory note

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(This note is not part of the Order.)

This Order brings into operation on 13th October 2002, Article 6 of and Schedule 3 to, the Employment Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1999. These provisions amend Part VIII of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, which requires trade unions to hold a ballot before organising industrial action. Article 3 of the Order contains transitional provisions relating to ballots and notices.