Working Successfully With Trade Unions Training

Bhayani Law, in partnership with Make UK, is pleased to offer this practical half-day training course designed for managers, HR professionals and business leaders who want to build confidence in managing trade union relationships and industrial relations issues effectively.

Delivered by Make UK’s experienced specialists, this course provides delegates with a clear understanding of the legal framework surrounding trade unions, collective bargaining and industrial relations, together with practical guidance on managing workplace challenges professionally and compliantly.

Delegates will explore the background and development of trade unions and industrial relations in the UK, including the roles, rights and responsibilities of trade union officials and members. The session also covers the differences between voluntary and statutory recognition and what these mean in practice for employers.

The course goes beyond the fundamentals to address more complex industrial relations matters, including ballots, industrial action, action short of strike, and the practical considerations involved in consultation and negotiation processes.

This interactive workshop is designed to help organisations understand their legal obligations, reduce risk and develop constructive working relationships with trade unions in the workplace.

Course Content

  • Employment terms and key workplace rights
  • The background to trade unions and industrial relations
  • Voluntary and statutory trade union recognition
  • Roles, rights and responsibilities of trade union officials and members
  • Collective agreements and collective bargaining
  • Ballots and industrial action, including action short of strike
  • Negotiation processes and practical employer considerations

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

  • HR professionals
  • Managers and team leaders
  • Business owners and senior leaders
  • Anyone responsible for employee relations or union engagement

Delivered in Partnership with Make UK

This course is delivered by Make UK in partnership with Bhayani Law as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting employers with practical HR and employment law training.

Costs

  • Non-Watertight Clients: £220.00 +VAT
  • Watertight Clients:  £175.00 +VAT

Delivery & Costs

Virtual classroom – 16 July 2026

Course Duration:

Half day
9:30 am – 1.30 pm

Virtual classroom – 19 November 2026

Course Duration:

Half day
9:30 am – 1.30 pm