Section 73 Passing and effect of political resolution.
A political resolution must be passed by a majority of those voting on a ballot of the members of the trade union held in accordance with F1this Chapter sections 73 to 78.
A political resolution so passed shall take effect as if it were a rule of the union and may be rescinded in the same manner and subject to the same provisions as such a rule.
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Where F3a political resolution (“the old resolution”) is in force and a ballot is held on a new political resolution, then—
if the new resolution is passed, the old resolution shall be treated as rescinded, and
if it is not passed, the old resolution shall cease to have effect at the end of the period of two weeks beginning with the date of the ballot.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 73(1) substituted (E.W.S.) (25.8.2026) by The Trade Unions (Permissible Means of Voting) and Employment Rights (Unfair Dismissal) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/881), arts. 1(3), 4(5) (with art. 10)
- F2
S. 73(3) omitted (18.2.2026) by virtue of Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 61(a), 159(2)(a)
- F3
Words in s. 73(4) substituted (18.2.2026) by Employment Rights Act 2025 (c. 36), ss. 61(b), 159(2)(a)
Notes on Trade union with a branch or section in Northern Ireland: Political resolution
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in s. 73 cross-heading inserted (25.8.2026) by The Trade Unions (Permissible Means of Voting) and Employment Rights (Unfair Dismissal) (Amendment) Order 2026 (S.I. 2026/881), arts. 1(3), 4(3) (with art. 10)