Written question asked by Baroness Finn (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 June 2026. It was answered by Lord Leong (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Trade Unions: Membership
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether increasing levels of trade union membership in Great Britain is a policy goal.
- Answer
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The government believes that strong trade unions are essential for tackling insecurity, inequality, discrimination, enforcement and low pay. When workers are empowered to act as a collective, they can secure better pay and conditions which boosts productivity and contributes to economic growth. That is why the government is committed to strengthening collective bargaining rights and trade union recognition.
We are delivering on this ambition through the Employment Rights Act 2025 which will reform our trade union framework to strengthen the collective voice in the workplace and enhance worker representation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL612
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Membership Trade unions
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- 2026-06-17 17:53:03 +0100
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