Estonian citizens have the right to freely choose their area of activity, occupation and employment. Conditions and procedures for the exercise of this right may be provided by a law. Citizens of foreign states and stateless persons who are in Estonia have this right equally with Estonian citizens, unless otherwise provided by a law. No one shall be compelled to perform work or service against his or her free will, except mandatory service in the defence forces or alternative service, work to prevent the spread of an infectious disease, work in the case of a natural disaster or a catastrophe, and work which a convicted person must perform on the basis of and pursuant to a procedure established by a law. The state shall organise vocational training and shall assist persons who seek employment in finding work. Working conditions shall be under state supervision. Everyone may freely belong to unions and associations of employees and employers. Unions and associations of employees and employers may uphold their rights and lawful interests by means which are not prohibited by the law. The conditions and procedure for the exercise of the right to strike shall be provided by a law. The procedure for resolution of labour disputes shall be provided by a law.
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