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Right of workers and employers, without distinction whatsoever, to establish and to join organizations3

Distinctions based on occupational category

General principles

  1. All workers, without distinction whatsoever, including without discrimination in regard to occupation, should have the right to establish and join organizations of their own choosing.
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2524United States of America349854
2547United States of America350801
2620Republic of Korea353788
2620Republic of Korea355705
2620Republic of Korea358458
2620Republic of Korea371252
2848Canada364425
2882Bahrain364305
2988Qatar371841
3048Panama373424
Digest: 2006216
  1. To establish a limited list of occupations with a view to recognizing the right to associate would be contrary to the principle that workers, without distinction whatsoever, should have the right to establish and join organizations of their own choosing.
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Digest: 2006217
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