Solidarity is…
- A union which provides experienced Representatives for Disciplinary and Grievance meetings
- A union which offers help to non-members for an agreed fee
- A union that will help negotiate the best redundancy settlement for you
- A union that will take cases to Employment Tribunals if possible
- A union that can provide individual guidance and support
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Understanding the 2026 Changes to UK Employment Rights Act
The law has shifted: since late 2025–early 2026 Parliament has repealed large parts of the Trade Union Act and introduced the Employment Rights Act reforms that simplify ballot and picket rules, extend mandates and strengthen dismissal protection for strike participants, while separate April changes alter statutory sick pay and entitlement timing — all of which…
Advocating Change: Insights from Solidarity’s 2026 Annual Meeting
Solidarity’s 2026 AGM combined procedural clarity with emotional intelligence and a renewed commitment to trauma‑informed, member‑centred trade unionism. Chaired by David Kerr and guided by General Secretary Patrick Harrington, the union set out a bold, practical agenda for the year ahead. Setting the Scene The 2026 Annual General Meeting of Solidarity Union opened in Edinburgh…
When “Following the Process” Isn’t Enough: Lessons from Taylor v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd
There are tribunal cases that feel like technical disputes about procedure.And then there are cases like Taylor v Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd — cases that expose the gap between what an organisation thinks it is doing and what an employee is actually experiencing. A disabled employee.A supermarket chain.An absence policy. And a reminder that the law…
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