(a) An indication of lhe legal. or other provisions governing lhe right !ojoin and form the Lrade union of one's choice. ff no formal provisi,ons exist, a description of how the right is ensured in practice, (b) Any restrictions which are placed upon the exercise of this right, withprecise details of the legaI provisions prescribing such restrictions, 15. Right of trade unions to federate. Legal or other provisions governing therlght of trade unions to join national federations or confederalions and the rightA/40 /600 /Add.L Engli sh Page 7 of the latuer to form and join international trade union organizationst if noformal prorrislons exist, description of how this right is ensured in practice. 16. Right of trade unions to function freelyr (a) (:onditi'ons under {hlch trade unlons mav exercise their riqht to functionfreely; (bl Any linitations to which this ri.ght may be subject. l?. Riqht to 6trike. Legal or other provisions governing or affecting cheexercise of the right to striket lf no formal provisions exist, descriptlon of theposition in practice in regard bo thls right. l8' Any special restrictions imposed upon the exerclse of the rights denti.oned inparagraphs 15 to 18 above by menbers of the armed forces, the police or theadoinistreltion of the Sta te. 19. Factolg ald dlfficulties affecting the alegree of realization of trade unionrights in i:helr varlous aspects, and progress achieved in this field. Article 9: Right to gocial security 20. lSlnc.lfg_l_lat g, adninlstrative regulations, collective agreements, courtdecisions and other types of arrangenents relating to the soclar security sydtem,including $ocial insurance schemes. 2L. !t j!_f.e"t".e" "f the s"h for eash of the .branches of socialsecurity listed below, indicating in particular, for each branbh, the percentage ofthe population covered, the nature and level of benefits, and the method offinanclng the schene ! (a) i{edical care, (b) eash sickness benefits t (c) M,aternity benefi ts, (d) lnvalidity benefits t (e) Old-age binefits 1 (f) €iurvlvorsr benefits' (S) Bnployment injury benefitst
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a collection of articles or provisions related to labor rights, social security, and employment. The language used is formal and legal, suggesting that it may be a part of a treaty or international agreement. The topics covered, such as the right to form trade unions, strike, and social security, are all related to the protection and well-being of workers.

**Category**
Employment, Health