The Collective Agreement Contract serves as a cornerstone of industrial relations in England and Wales, providing a formal structure for the relationship between employers and organized labor. This document becomes necessary when unions gain recognition rights or when establishing standardized employment terms across multiple workers. The agreement typically results from collective bargaining and must align with UK employment legislation, particularly the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. It establishes binding terms on wages, working conditions, and dispute resolution procedures, while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
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1. Parties: Identifies the union(s), employer(s), and any other parties to the agreement
2. Background: Context of the agreement and relationship between parties
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Recognition and Scope: Details of union recognition and workers covered by the agreement
5. Collective Bargaining Procedures: Process for negotiations and consultation
6. Terms and Conditions: Core employment terms including pay, hours, and benefits
7. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for handling disagreements and grievances
8. Duration and Termination: Period of agreement and termination provisions
1. Facilities for Union Representatives: Details of time off and resources for union duties - include when union representatives require specific facilities or time allowances
2. Health and Safety Provisions: Specific safety arrangements and committees - include in industries with significant safety considerations
3. Training and Development: Provisions for employee training and career development - include when specific training commitments are agreed
4. Redundancy Procedures: Process for handling redundancies - include when specific redundancy arrangements are agreed
1. Schedule 1 - Pay Scales: Detailed salary structures and progression
2. Schedule 2 - Job Descriptions: Standard role descriptions covered by the agreement
3. Schedule 3 - Grievance Procedures: Detailed steps for handling grievances
4. Schedule 4 - Working Hours Arrangements: Specific shift patterns and working time arrangements
5. Schedule 5 - Union Recognition Agreement: Detailed terms of union recognition if separate from main agreement
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