Article 8

Trade union organizations of employees, professional chambers and professional organizations of employers contribute to the defense and promotion of the rights and socio-economic interests of the categories they represent. Their establishment and the exercise of their activities, in compliance with the Constitution and the law, are free. The structures and operation of these organizations must comply with democratic principles. The public authorities work to promote collective bargaining and to encourage the conclusion of collective labour agreements under the conditions provided for by law. The law determines in particular the rules relating to the establishment of trade union organizations, their activities and the criteria for granting State financial support, as well as the modalities for monitoring their financing.