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7: Object of this Part
or “This part explains that workers can freely decide about joining unions, and nobody can treat them differently based on their choice.”
You could also call this:

“You can choose whether or not to join or leave a workers' group without being forced.”

You have the right to choose whether you want to join a union or not. No one can force you to join a union, stay in a union, leave a union, or stop you from joining a union. This applies to any agreement or contract you might have with other people. Your choice about union membership should be completely your own, and no one else can make that decision for you.

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or “You can't be treated differently at work just because you belong or don't belong to a union.”
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Part 3 Freedom of association

8Voluntary membership of unions

  1. A contract, agreement, or other arrangement between persons must not require a person—

  2. to become or remain a member of a union or a particular union; or
    1. to cease to be a member of a union or a particular union; or
      1. not to become a member of a union or a particular union.

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        • 1991 No 22 s 6