Sections 1 to 6 concern changes implementing a new statutory procedure for employers to recognise and collectively bargain with a trade union, in any business with over 20 employees.

Section 2 and Schedule 2 amended TULRCA 1992 to require that union members are not subject to any detriment short of dismissal for attempts to organise.

Section 6 ensures that union members have a right to claim for unfair dismissal connected with the statutory recognition procedure.

Section 23 the Secretary of State has the power to explicitly include categories of workers within the scope of employment protection legislation.

Sections 24 to 29 cover changes in rules concerning the Central Arbitration Committee, ACAS the commissioners and certification officers.