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Managing Complex Trade Union Relations and Reducing Industrial Action
Client Anonymous
Key Results
Protected the Organisation's Position
With expert employee relations and trade union advice.
Enabled Confident Negotiations
Through robust preparation and evidence-based responses.
Maintained Constructive Workforce Relations
With clear, consistent communication that reduced escalation risks.
A secondary school academy with over 1,000 pupils faced complex trade union challenges following proposed large-scale redundancies driven by falling pupil numbers and budget reductions, requiring expert employee relations support to help leaders navigate a highly sensitive situation. With a history of industrial action and the risk of further escalation, our specialists delivered pragmatic, legally informed advice on trade union negotiations, workforce consultation, statutory obligations and stakeholder communication. By helping leaders develop a clear, evidence-based strategy, EPM supported the school to engage constructively with trade unions, minimise disruption, reduce escalation risks and protect the organisation throughout a period of significant change.