Irish and UK unions warn strikes law could ‘sour’ relations with EU

Union organisations warn the strikes legislation may breach the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation agreement (PA)

UK and Irish trade unions have joined forces to attack controversial legislation on strikes, warning it could affect UK-EU relations.

The TUC and ICTU said the new law on providing minimum levels of service during industrial action could put the UK in breach of its labour obligations under the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation agreement.