Trade Union Recognition

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Dear Norfolk County Council,
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, please provide the following information:

Which Trade Unions and/or Professional Associations are recognised by this Authority for collective bargaining purposes

Yours faithfully,

Morag Farley
National Officer - Employment Policy and Support
Association of Educational Psychologists

Freedom of Information, Norfolk County Council

Dear Morag Farley

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Information Request ENQ-696070-F6L5L4

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Freedom of Information, Norfolk County Council

Dear Morag Farley

Freedom of Information Request ENQ--696070-F6L5L4

I refer to your request for information dated 2 April 2024

You asked for:

• Which Trade Unions and/or Professional Associations are recognised by
this Authority for collective bargaining purposes

Our response:

UNISON, Unite and GMB for most employees. Also, The Association of School
and College Leaders (ASCL), NAHT, National Association of Schoolmasters
Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT), National Education Union (NEU) and
Community Union Voice Section for school teachers, and the Fire Brigades
Union and Fire and Rescue Services Association for operational
firefighters.

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