Decision

Method Agreed

Updated 19 January 2023

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

1. Method Agreed: what this means

Statutory recognition is for collective bargaining on pay, hours and holidays (and any other matters agreed by the parties). Once a union is recognised, a method for conducting collective bargaining on pay, hours and holidays will need to be agreed.  In this instance the two parties have reached an agreement on a method of bargaining.

For further information please check guidance and publications.