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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Morally, it should only be trade union members who benefit from this.

Incorrect.

Morally, all those who have been wronged by a violation of the law should benefit from this. To suggest otherwise is like saying I can assault, burgle or harrass you but you can only get compensation if you're a member of a union.

Trade unions negotiate on behalf of everybody, not just union members. When agreements are reached it applies to all workers, not just union members. Even if just one employee is a union member all employees of that organisation stand to benefit.

Particularly with respect to employment law, employers have to obey the law whether you are a union member or not.