free association

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The U.S. government earlier said it received a petition in December from two Mexican labor organizations stating that workers at VU Manufacturing were being denied the right of free association and collective bargaining.

From Reuters

The Communist Party of Vietnam holds a monopoly on power and tolerates no dissent, free speech or free association.

From Washington Post

“Children have nonsense, they have free association, they have nonlinear thinking and non-narrative thinking,” he said.

From New York Times

“It is strategically located between Hawaii and Asia, it recognizes Taiwan, and it is in ‘free association’ with the U.S., which means the U.S. is fully responsible for its defense and security.”

From Washington Times

Leftridge ruled that the residency law, as applied, violated Durand’s First Amendment right to free association and her 14th Amendment right to equal protection.

From Seattle Times