Unions Access all areas? Understanding the new trade union access regime With new rights soon coming into force, employers face a fundamental shift in how trade unions can engage with their workforce iStock.com/Jacob Wackerhausen Image Andrew Burns KC Devereux Chambers Image Georgina Hirsch Devereux Chambers Tuesday 15 September 2026 The right for trade unions to access workplaces, in person and digitally, even where they have few or no members, could have the biggest impact on UK industrial relations since statutory reco Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Industrial action Understanding stronger detriment protections for striking workers Equality What happens when equality representatives get statutory teeth? Labour Reforms Preparing for the new landscape of trade union recognition Unions Independent report finds Unite breached financial obligations