Paragraph 107

(1)

This paragraph applies if—

(a)

the union informs (or unions inform) the employer under paragraph 105(2), and

(b)

no agreement is made before the end of the second period.

(2)

The employer may apply to the Court for the holding of a secret ballot to decide whether the bargaining arrangements should be ended.

(3)

But no application may be made if within the period of 10 working days starting with the day after that on which the union informs (or unions inform) the employer under paragraph 105(2) the union proposes (or unions propose) that the Agency be requested to assist in conducting the negotiations and—

(a)

the employer rejects the proposal, or

(b)

the employer fails to accept the proposal within the period of 10 working days starting with the day after that on which the union makes (or unions make) the proposal.

Paragraph 107

Notes on the whole Order

Textual amendments

Notes on Schedule 1A

Textual amendments