Mace v National Union of Mineworkers: EAT 6 Feb 2015

EAT Trade Union Membership – The Certification Officer did not err in dismissing a Complaint by Mr Mace that the successful candidate for election as National President in 2012 was ineligible to stand as he was not a member of the National Union of Mineworkers within the meaning of NUM Rule 5A(iii). The Certification Officer did not err in holding that Mr Wilson came within the intended meaning of the Rule as an Area Official performing duties for the NUM (Scotland Area) which was an Area within the rules although he was paid by the NUM (Scottish Area). Further, the Certification Officer did not err in holding that the Union could rely on Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 Section 47(3) to uphold a condition of membership of the NEC as a qualification for standing for election as National President.

Slade DBE J
[2015] UKEAT 0080 – 14 – 0602
Bailii
Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 47(3)
England and Wales

Employment

Updated: 27 December 2021; Ref: scu.542328