Negative and positive freedom of association of the social partners in the light of the case law of the ECtHR.

Freedom of association has always been a vital feature od labour law. In modern times it has assumed ever greater importance. The freedom of individuals to associated as an end in itself or with a view to pursuing common projects like trade unions or employre's organizations. The author analyzes the negative and positive freedom of association of the social partners in the light of the case law of the ECtHR. Author takes into acount the issues which under article 11 of the European Convention of Human Rights may not be treated as a a core aspect of trade union  and employer's organizations freedom.

Freedom of association has always been a vital feature od labour law. In modern times it has assumed ever greater importance. The freedom of individuals to associated as an end in itself or with a view to pursuing common projects like trade unions or employre's organizations. The author analyzes the negative and positive freedom of association of the social partners in the light of the case law of the ECtHR. Author takes into acount the issues which under article 11 of the European Convention of Human Rights may not be treated as a a core aspect of trade union  and employer's organizations freedom.