Both the 1991 Law on Trade Unions and the constitution recognize the rights of workers and employees, including even police and members of the armed forces, to form unions. The Lithuanian Trade Union Center is made up of the former Communist-era union and other groups. Two other large independent unions are the Lithuanian Workers Union and the Unification of Trade Unions.
Workers have the right to strike.
A 1994 law eliminated provisions protecting union officials from dismissals by employers. Wages are freely set, restrained by a minimum wage since 1993. Individuals are free to change occupations. The constitution forbids forced labor and the exploitation of minor-age children is prohibited. To Operate A Business Laws and regulations governing the establishment of business do not foreclose large sectors of the population from participating in business if they have they means and inclination to do so.