This practical reference offers a user-friendly guide to the ILO's freedom of association (FOA) standards, principles and procedures. Concise and easy to follow, the guide explains the ILO's FOA standards and the profound impact they have had on laws, individuals released from prison, and the right of trade unionists and employers to organize and bargain collectively. It also represents invaluable information on how these principles and procedures can be used to help promote and secure FOA around the world.