41. Labour relations
Official Constitutional Text
41. (1) Every person has the right to fair labour practices.
(2) Every worker has the right—
(a) to fair remuneration;
(b) to reasonable working conditions;
(c) to form, join or participate in the activities and programmes of a trade union; and
(d) to go on strike.
(3) Every employer has the right—
(a) to form and join an employers’ organisation; and
(b) to participate in the activities and programmes of an employers’ organisation.
(4) Every trade union and every employers’ organisation has the right—
(a) to determine its own administration, programmes and activities;
(b) to organise; and
(c) to form and join a federation.
(5) Every trade union, employers’ organisation and employer has the right to engage in collective bargaining.
Plain English Explanation
This is a simplified summary prepared by legal scholars to explain this article in clear language. It is not the legal text of the Constitution.
This article protects Labour Rights for both workers and employers.
For Workers:
- Right to fair pay and decent working conditions
- Right to join or form trade unions
- Right to go on strike
For Employers:
- Right to form or join employers’ organisations
For Trade Unions & Employers’ Organisations:
- Right to run their own affairs
- Right to organise and negotiate (collective bargaining)
This is a balanced article that recognises the rights of both employees and employers while promoting fair labour practices.