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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Repeal of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023

09 September 2024 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Justin Madders Lab Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Employment

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government will repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 as part of the Employment Rights Bill.
  • Repealing the Act will also reverse amendments made to the Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act 1992.
  • Employers are advised to refrain from imposing minimum service levels until the Act is repealed.

Issue summary

The minister addresses the repeal of the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 due to its negative impact on industrial relations.

Action requested

The Government will repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 as part of the Employment Rights Bill and reverse amendments made to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. Employers are encouraged to avoid imposing minimum service levels until the Act is repealed.

Key facts

  • Government announced on 6 August to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.
  • Amendments made by the 2023 Act to the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 will be reversed.
  • Employment businesses are prohibited from providing agency workers for strikes or industrial action since the High Court ruling in August 2023.
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