The Strikes Act to be repealed

The government has announced its intention to repeal the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

The Act was intended to ensure minimum service levels were maintained during strikes, particularly in critical sectors that are essential for the safety, health, and welfare of the public. This includes services like healthcare, transportation, education, and emergency services.

With a number of high-profile strikes occurring this year, no employer has actually used the legislation and the laws have not helped resolve disputes.

The Act will be formally repealed as part of the upcoming Employment Rights Bill that will be introduced in the next few weeks.

See: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-services-back-on-track-as-strikes-act-to-be-repealed