Swedish Engine Drivers’ Union Case

Abstract

The individual in international law — Human rights and freedoms — Right to form and join trade union — Whether applicable to conduct of State as employer — State refusing to make collective agreements with small independent union — Policy of restricting the number of organizations with which collective agreements were to be concluded — Whether discriminatory — Whether municipal law providing an effective remedy — European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, Articles 11, 13 and 14

Treaties — Interpretation — Subsequent practice of parties — Court referring to European Social Charter, 1961, to confirm interpretation of European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, 1950