Orders of the Day — Employment Tribunals (Representation and Assistance in Discrimination Proceedings) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 11:59 am on 14 October 2005.

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Photo of Huw Irranca-Davies Huw Irranca-Davies Labour, Ogmore 11:59, 14 October 2005

I genuinely welcome the hon. Gentleman's comments, and if for no reason other than the issue that we are discussing today, will he join me in proactively encouraging every employer not only to recognise unions in the workplace, but to support their active participation in it? Does he further accept that some employers are a little recalcitrant in their approach to unions?