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Repeal the Trade Union Act 2016
Closed
2,057 signatures
What the petition asks
The Trade Union Act 2016 restricts the actions and powers of workers and trade unions, with the implementation of an arbitrary turnout threshold (50%) needed to make a strike legitimate. Even if a strike receives 100% support, if the turnout is under 50%, the vote is not counted.
In the 2019 General Election, the current governing party obtained 43.6% of the vote - far below a majority, yet they are recognised as such.
Some ballots for strike action held since the Trade Union Act was passed have been approved by substantial majorities of voters, but due to turnout being under 50% have been dismissed.
This Act must be repealed by parliament.
Some ballots for strike action held since the Trade Union Act was passed have been approved by substantial majorities of voters, but due to turnout being under 50% have been dismissed.
This Act must be repealed by parliament.
Timeline
| 17 Sep 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Mar 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,057
Status
Closed
Opened
17 Sep 2021
Closed
17 Mar 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.