Collective Disputes Policy & Procedure - June 2026

In this section

1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Legal Background
4. Policy Statement
5. Application
6. Scope
7. Formal Procedure for Resolving Collective Disputes
8. General Considerations
9. Outside Conciliation Stage

10. Agreed Settlement
11. Confidentiality
12. Collective Grievance Meetings
13. Grievances from employees who have left or leave the Authority during the Procedure
14. Keeping Records
15. Training and Support
16. Monitoring this Policy and Procedure
17. Ensuring Equality of Opportunity

12. Collective Grievance Meetings

During a collective grievance meeting, the trade union representative should be allowed to explain the complaint on behalf of the employees concerned and say how they think it should be settled. If necessary, the Officer chairing the collective grievance meeting may wish to adjourn to enable them to gather further information or obtain advice. A date for a re-convened meeting will be agreed at that time if possible.

Following the meeting, a written response should be sent to the trade union representative within 14 calendar days.