4. FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION & RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
1. The organisation does not propose or initiate worker elections (4.1).
2. Worker elections are independent and freely conducted by workers for workers; worker
participation in this process is voluntary (4.1).
3. Workers indicate that worker organisations have had the opportunity to present the
organisation to the workforce (4.3).
4. Trade union representatives are allowed regular and reasonably free access to workers during
workers’ free time (4.3).
5. Workers indicate that the organisation does not promote or show any bias towards any specific
type of worker organisation or to workers from any specific organisation (4.1).
6. Workers are able to access their worker representatives at an agreed upon time and place. The
place is adequate for their needs and is accessible both during scheduled breaks and outside of
working time (4.3).
7. Worker organisations are permitted to post union/committee notices in conspicuous and
agreed--upon places (4.1).
8. All provisions of collective agreements are honoured (4.1).
9. The organisation is open to dialogue with trade unions and demonstrates good faith in
bargaining with trade unions (4.1).