How a local authority and trade union have worked together to improve conditions for care workers
Discover how a local authority's management team partnered with a trade union to find a solution to improve pay and other conditions for care workers despite severe financial constraints.
This case study, co-created by the CIPD and the University of Strathclyde, draws on findings from an Economic and Social Research Council funded project and shows how public sector employers and trade unions can work together effectively to address issues of common concern.
Changes introduced by the Employment Rights Act 2025 have put trade union representation back on the agenda, along with debates around union and management relations, making this case study particularly timely. See our ERA 2025 Tracker for more on recent and upcoming law changes.
How a retailer and trade union have been working together to create a safer and more respectful place for retail staff
Explore the resources you need to comply with changes to right of access, balloting and protections for trade union reps under the Employment Rights Act 2025
Use our range of practical tools to help you work effectively with trade unions in Great Britain
Dedicated analysis of job quality and its impact on organisations and working lives in Scotland
Career stories is a series of short video interviews with HR practitioners, sharing their career journey and giving practical advice about career progression and how to take the next step with confidence
Leading Voices is a series of short audio essays in which senior people professionals reflect on how they have tackled some of the profession's most pressing challenges.
Leading Voices is a series of short audio essays in which senior people professionals reflect on how they have tackled some of the profession's most pressing challenges. Exploring the challenge faced, the approach taken, and the business outcomes, each essay is full of rich learnings and tips for how you can ensure maximum impact in your organisation.
Leading Voices is a series of short audio essays in which senior people professionals reflect on how they have tackled some of the profession's most pressing challenges.