Section 6 Worker Rights a. The Constitution specifies the right of workers to form or belong to trade unions under the broader rubric of the right of association. Unions are independent of government, and are free to choose their own representatives in often vigorously contested elections. There are no restrictions on the formation of national labor federations. In 1994 several of the major unions formed an umbrella grouping called the Industrial Solidarity Pact.
Unions are free to affiliate with international organizations, and some have done so.
Strikes in both the public and private sectors are legal, but there are many avenues through collective bargaining agreements and government procedures which may preclude a strike. The law prohibits members of the police and fire departments from striking. The Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively Unions have the legal right to engage in collective bargaining, and they fully exercise this right. Union representatives have reported attempts by government and other employers to undermine this process. The law prohibits antiunion discrimination by employers, and there are effective mechanisms for resolving complaints.