freedom of association
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"I have dedicated my life to fighting for freedom of association, hoping that China will have independent trade unions," he told the court in March.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Freedom of the press, free speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of association, freedom of thought, and other Constitutionally protected rights and liberties will be restricted.
From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2024
Simon Calvert, deputy director at the Christian Institute, said: "Any legislation going further than the existing law would seriously impact free speech, religious freedom, freedom of association, and the rights of parents."
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2023
It will include a review of Starbucks’ “principles of freedom of association and the right to collective bargain,” according to the company.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 4, 2023
The difficulties of investigation have been almost insurmountable,—no visitor, during two hundred years, having been allowed the slightest freedom of association with the people, or opportunity for travel.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860 by Various
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