# TUC leader expects wave of union recognition in private sector over coming year

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-30T06:00:45+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/oct/30/tuc-leader-union-recognition-private-sector
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/tuc-leader-expects-wave-of-union-recognition-in-private-sector-over-co-fe6572/

Paul Nowak says ‘hundreds, if not thousands’ of employers could sign access agreements as ‘transformative’ rules come into force The TUC general secretary, Paul Nowak, is predicting a wave of union recognition deals in the private sector over the next year as “transformative” rules on accessing workplaces come into force. From Friday, as part of Labour’s Employment Rights Act, unions will have the

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