Trade unions, formation of

Type of entry: Right

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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;

Related Documents:

Convention Concerning Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize

Convention Concerning Protection and Facilities to be Afforded to Workers' Representatives in the Undertaking

Convention Concerning Protection of the Right to Organize and Procedures for Determining Conditions of Employment in the Public Service

Convention Concerning the Application of the Principles of the Right to Organize and to Bargain Collectively

European Convention on Human Rights

European Social Charter

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Universal Declaration of Human Rights


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