Freedom of Association Faces Restrictions: Governments Struggle to Balance Rights and Regulations
Freedom of association is important in society, but it's not absolute. Governments can regulate it for valid reasons, as long as the core right is preserved. Workers and employers should have the right to form organizations to protect their interests. Trade unions often face more restrictions than employers' groups. The International Labour Organization sets limits on how much governments can restrict freedom of association. The study looks at the history of forming associations and how courts have protected these rights. The researchers used existing literature and legal sources to understand the current state of constitutional law and its conflicts with modern legal developments.