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RMT Union Recognition Decision Against Irish Ferries

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The Central Arbitration Committee has issued a final decision on the RMT union's application for statutory recognition against Irish Ferries (U.K.) Services Limited. The decision, reference TUR1/1545(2026), sets out the CAC panel's considerations, the views of both parties, and the final ruling on the recognition claim. The decision applies to employers and workers across England, Scotland and Wales, establishing the legal outcome of the recognition dispute.

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The Central Arbitration Committee issued a final decision on the RMT union's application for statutory recognition against Irish Ferries (U.K.) Services Limited. The decision, reference TUR1/1545(2026), sets out the CAC panel's considerations, party positions, and final ruling.

Affected parties—including the employer and transport sector workers—should review the decision for compliance implications regarding union recognition obligations. Employers in the maritime and transport sectors operating in Great Britain should monitor for similar recognition applications and ensure they understand their obligations under the statutory recognition framework.

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Apr 24, 2026

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Decision

CAC Outcome: RMT & Irish Ferries (U.K.) Services Limited

Outcome(s) by the Central Arbitration Committee on an application from the RMT.

From: Central Arbitration Committee Published 23 April 2026 Get emails about this page

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales


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Ref: TUR1/1545(2026)

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The decisions set out:

  • names of CAC panel members
  • name of the case manager
  • issue in dispute
  • views of the parties
  • considerations of the panel
  • final decision

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Published 23 April 2026

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Classification

Agency
CAC
Published
April 23rd, 2026
Instrument
Rule
Branch
Executive
Legal weight
Binding
Stage
Final
Change scope
Substantive

Who this affects

Applies to
Employers Transportation companies
Industry sector
4831 Maritime & Shipping
Activity scope
Trade union recognition Collective bargaining rights Labor arbitration
Geographic scope
United Kingdom GB

Taxonomy

Primary area
Employment & Labor
Operational domain
Compliance
Topics
Employment & Labor Transportation

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