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

Micronesia is one of three Pacific Island states that has so-called compacts of free association with the United States, which allows Washington exclusive access to airspace and territorial waters in exchange for financial assistance.

From Reuters

He argued the major party requirement violated his right to free association under the First Amendment to the U.S.

From Reuters

Barring Americans from elected office because of their membership in radical political organizations could violate the First Amendment’s guarantee of free association.

From Washington Post

The Marshall Islands, Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia — former U.S. trust territories that became independent in the 20th century — all have free association statuses with the U.S. after signing a compact.

From Washington Times