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Article 51: Right to Strike

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Constitution Text

“While defending their economic and social interests, employees shall have the right to strike. Limitations on this right and the conditions and procedure for its implementation shall be established by law.”

Summary

Employees have the right to strike in defence of their economic and social interests. Limitations on this right and the conditions and procedure for exercising it are established by law.

Key Points

  • •Employees have the right to strike to defend their economic and social interests.
  • •Limitations on the right to strike are established by law.
  • •The conditions and procedure for exercising the right to strike are established by law.

Practical Example

Teachers or doctors may hold a strike over pay, but must follow the procedure laid down by law.

Exam Tips

Questions ask who has the right to strike (employees) and for what purpose (economic and social interests); limitations are set by law.

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