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Paragraph 30

(1)

This paragraph applies if the Court issues a declaration under this Part that the union is (or unions are) recognised as entitled to conduct collective bargaining on behalf of a bargaining unit.

(2)

The parties may in the negotiation period conduct negotiations with a view to agreeing a method by which they will conduct collective bargaining.

(3)

If no agreement is made in the negotiation period the employer or the union (or unions) may apply to the Court for assistance.

(4)

The negotiation period is—

(a)

the period of 30 working days starting with the start day, or

(b)

such longer period (so starting) as the parties may from time to time agree.

(5)

The start day is the day after that on which the parties are notified of the declaration.

Notes on the whole Order

Textual amendments

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functions transf. by SR 1999/481

Notes on Schedule 1A

Textual amendments

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1999 NI 9