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

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.

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