(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order is made only for purposes corresponding to the purposes of the Employment Relations Act 2004 specified in section 58 of that Act. It amends the law relating to the recognition of trade unions and the taking of industrial action, makes provision about means of voting in certain ballots, the rights of trade union members, employees and workers and proceedings before the Certification Officer. The Order contains other miscellaneous amendments to employment relations law.