Commentary “Pay” and other matters subject to collective bargaining
128.Section 20 inserts paragraph 171A into the Schedule. A CAC declaration of recognition is for collective bargaining on pay, hours and holidays. Paragraph 171A(1) clarifies that for the purposes of the Schedule, the definition of “pay” does not include any matters relating to a worker’s membership of an occupational or personal pension scheme, his rights under that scheme, or his employer’s contributions to it.
129.Paragraphs 171A(2) to (4) permit the Secretary of State, by order, to amend relevant parts of the Schedule to add matters relating to pensions to the “core” bargaining topics of pay, hours and holidays. New paragraph 171A(5) allows the order to deem that the inclusion of pensions as a topic for collective bargaining shall have effect with regard to declarations of recognition and methods of collective bargaining already awarded under the Schedule.
130.Paragraph 171A(7) provides that any order made by the Secretary of State under the paragraph must be approved by both Houses of Parliament.