Trade unions, form and join

Type of entry: Right

Narrower Terms:

Collective bargaining and agreements
Strike, right to
Trade union meetings
Trade union property
Trade unions, formation of
Trade unions, join

Related Terms:

Trade union membership, demotions due to
Trade union membership, promotion denied due to

Other Related Terms (keywords):

Freedom of association
Freedom to organise

Relevant ICESCR Articles:

08(1)(a): The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to ensure:
(a) The right of everyone to form trade unions and join the trade union of his choice, subject only to the rules of the organization concerned, for the promotion and protection of his economic and social interests. No restrictions may be placed on the exercise of this right other than those prescribed by law and which are necessary in a democratic society in the interests of national security or public order or for the protection of the rights and freedoms of others;