This is a list of trade unions in the United Kingdom formed under UK labour law. The criteria for being an independent trade union, free from employer influence and domination, are set out in the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 section 5. The body which oversees unions, and awards a certificate of independence for the purpose of collective bargaining is the Trades Union Certification Officer. For the context and history seem Trade unions in the United Kingdom.
The following is a list of trade unions that are Certificated as independent by the Certification Officer, as at 31 March 2014.
Scotland only
Northern Ireland only
The following is a list of trade unions that have not been certificated as independent by the Certification Officer 31 March 2014.
Scotland only
Northern Ireland
Key - Asterisk after name = Trade unions known to the Certification Officer but not applying to be included in the list for 31 March 2014