Paragraph 32 I1I2

After paragraph 48 insert—

“48A

(1)

This paragraph applies if the CAC issues a declaration under paragraph 81E(5), 81J(5) or 29(4) (where it applies by virtue of paragraph 89(5)) that a union is (or unions are) not entitled to be recognised as entitled to conduct collective bargaining on behalf of a bargaining unit.

(2)

The application in question is invalid if—

(a)

the application is made within the period of 3 years starting with the date of the declaration,

(b)

the relevant bargaining unit is the same or substantially the same as the bargaining unit mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), and

(c)

the application is made by the union (or unions) which made the application leading to the declaration.”