Section 3 of the Labour Code
— The law recognizes the right of workers and employers, without distinction whatsoever, to set up freely and without prior authorization (trade unions or employers' associations), associations for the study, defence, promotion and protection of their interests, particularly those of an economic, industrial, commercial or agricultural nature, and for the social, economic, cultural and moral advancement of their members.
All activity by such unions and associations which is not
connected with the furtherance of the above objectives shall be
prohibited.
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