About us

We encourage fair and efficient arrangements in the workplace by resolving collective disputes in England, Scotland and Wales, either by voluntary agreement or, if necessary, through a legal decision.


Who we are

We’re an independent body with statutory powers. The committee has 35 members, including the chair, 7 deputy chairs, 15 members experienced as representatives of workers and 12 experienced as representatives of employers. We’re supported by a team of 10 based in London.

Secretariat

Chief Executive

Maverlie Tavares

Operations Manager

Bola Olayinka

Senior Case Manager

Nigel Cookson

Case Managers

Kaniza Bibi

Joanne Curtis

Kate Norgate

Content Creator

Caroline Griffiths

Finance Supervisor & Assistant Case Manager

Laura Leaumont

Finance & Case Support Officer

Emma Bentley

Our responsibilities

We’re responsible for the following areas of dispute:

  • the statutory recognition of trade unions
  • the disclosure of information for collective bargaining
  • applications and complaints related to information and consultation arrangements
  • establishing and operating european works councils
  • complaints about the level of involvement employees have in certain decisions covered by regulations related to European companies, cooperative societies and cross-border mergers

We also offer voluntary arbitration in collective disputes.

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