Answered! 1) Workers in many occupations want a stronger voice in the workplace and there is increasing…

1) Workers in many occupations want a stronger voice in the workplace and there is increasing recognition that this is a fundamental human right. Do you believe that voice in the workplace is a fundamental human right? Why or why not?

Expert Answer

• Yes, it is true that at workplace, people want to associate with the group who has
  stronger voice and they raise their hands for it because they do not want to get exploit by the
  employer. Voice in the workplace is a fundamental human right. This can be best explained via the fundamental right “Freedom of association and the right to collective bargaining”. This right explains that the right of workers and employers to form and join organizations of their choice is an integral part of a free and open society. It is at the core of ILO’s values and also a right proclaimed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948). It is a basic civil liberty that serves as a building block for social and economic progress. Linked to this is the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining. Sound collective bargaining practices ensure that employers and workers have an equal voice in negotiations and that the outcome will be fair and equitable. Voice and representation are an important part of decent work.