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urn: urn:us-la:rs:23:981
citation: "R.S. 23:981"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 23 › Chapter 9 › Part V"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1976, number: 97, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
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# Declaration of public policy

It is hereby declared to be the public policy of Louisiana that all persons shall have, and shall be protected in the exercise of the right, freely and without fear of penalty or reprisal, to form, join and assist labor organizations or to refrain from any such activities.