Unofficial Translation Article 10: Structure of Unions, Employer Associations and Affiliation with Unions or Employer Associations The union has the following 3 (three) structures: 1. A local union is established by at least 10 (ten) workers of a given enterprise or establishment. 2. A union federation is established by at least 7 (seven) registered local unions. 3. A union confederation or a coalition of union federation(s) is established by at least 5 (five) registered union federations. The employer association has the following 2 (two) structures: 1. An employer association is established by at least 9 (nine) enterprises or establishments. 2. An employer federation is established by at least 6 (six) registered employer associations. Unions or employer associations can freely consult each other about the study, research, training, occupational promotion and protection of their moral and material interests. Unions can affiliate with other unions, both national and international. Employer associations also possess the same rights. A union in a given enterprise or establishment has the right to join in a membership with a single higher-level union at the time. CHAPTER 3: REGISTRATION OF UNIONS OR EMPLOYER ASSOCIATIONS Article 11: Rights and Benefits of Registration In order for unions or employer associations to enjoy the rights and benefits as provided for in this law, the founders of a union or an employer association must register with the ministry in charge of labor. The ministry in charge of labor shall maintain registration records and may work together to publish them on a regular basis. Article 12: Requirements for Application for Registration An application for registration shall be approved and provided with a certification, if it adequately meets all requirements, pursuant to the pertaining provisions of this law. The application shall be accompanied by the following: Page 4 of 39

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