UNISON respects the rights of other trade unions industrial action and members in colleges are advised to continue their normal duties and responsibilities.  UNISON members should not be expected to take on any additional  responsiblities being given to them directly as a result of the NATFHE industrial action.  Any examples of members being instructed to do so should be reported to your branch or regional office.

Members are reminded that due to industrial relations legislation only those employees who have been involved in a legal ballot on industrial action are allowed by law to take industrial action.  However members may want to show their support for NATFHE colleagues by attending meetings or rallies outside of working hours.