Any worker over 16 years of age is eligible to apply to join the union which is relevant to his trade, occupation or industry. "Worker" here means a person who is employed by an employer under a contract of employment. However, union members under 18 years of age are restricted in their union activities. They are not entitled to vote on matters involving strikes, imposition of a levy, dissolution of the union or amendment of the rules of the trade union.
A worker granted study leave by his employer and who enrols at a local college or university would still be eligible for union membership as would a worker who is studying part time.
Public sector workers are required to join unions formed by workers in the same occupation, department or ministry. A similar restriction exists for employees of statutory bodies and local authorities. Such employees can join unions but the membership must be confined to workers in the same body or authority. Certain groups of government servants are not allowed to join unions at all. These are employees in the Police, Prison Service and Armed Forces and those in confidential or security work.
Certain categories of employees are not permitted to join unions, such as managers, executives and staff in confidential or security positions. However, the problem may arise as to who belongs to these groups. Should a dispute over such matters occur, the Minister of Labour has the power to make a final decision.
A worker granted study leave by his employer and who enrols at a local college or university would still be eligible for union membership as would a worker who is studying part time.
Public sector workers are required to join unions formed by workers in the same occupation, department or ministry. A similar restriction exists for employees of statutory bodies and local authorities. Such employees can join unions but the membership must be confined to workers in the same body or authority. Certain groups of government servants are not allowed to join unions at all. These are employees in the Police, Prison Service and Armed Forces and those in confidential or security work.
Certain categories of employees are not permitted to join unions, such as managers, executives and staff in confidential or security positions. However, the problem may arise as to who belongs to these groups. Should a dispute over such matters occur, the Minister of Labour has the power to make a final decision.
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