51Withdrawal from negotiations or agreement involving multiple employers

51 Withdrawal from negotiations or agreement involving multiple employers (1) A party to a negotiation for an agreement, or to an agreement, concerning a designated work group under this Division may withdraw from the negotiation or agreement at any time by giving reasonable notice (in writing) to the other parties. (2) If a party withdraws from an agreement concerning a designated work group under this Division— (a) the other parties must negotiate a variation to the agreement in accordance with section 48; and (b) the withdrawal does not affect the validity of the agreement between the other parties in the meantime.