Yemen

"Law No. (35) of 2002 On the organization of trade unions Article (20) A- The general unions shall form among themselves a general federation called the General Federation of Yemeni Workers’ Unions, which shall enjoy a legal personality and independent financial status. B- The headquarters of the General Union shall be in the capital, Sana’a. C- The General Union may establish branches in the governorates of the Republic. The regulations and bylaws shall determine how the Union’s branches are formed, the scope of their jurisdictions, and the aspects of their activities. Article (21) The General Federation shall lead the trade union movement and formulate its policies that achieve its ambitions and goals internally and externally in accordance with the provisions of this law, its regulations and the basic system. Article (22) The basic system shall determine the tasks and competencies of trade union organizations"

"Law on the Organization of Workers' Trade Unions 2002 Art 40 A- Peaceful strike is one of the legitimate means for workers and their trade union organizations to defend their rights and legal interests if the dispute arising cannot be resolved through collective bargaining. B- In the event that negotiations do not reach a solution to the dispute between the trade union and the employer, the trade union may organize a partial or general strike in coordination with the higher trade union organization in accordance with the provisions of this law. Article (41) A strike shall not be announced or practiced except after all means of negotiation with the employer have been utilized, and this right shall be exercised in accordance with the following procedures: 1- Notifying the employer at least ten days before the strike begins. 2- The right to strike shall be exercised properly and gradually after the following has been met: A- Raising red flags as a notice of the intention to resort to a strike for a period of no less than three consecutive days. B- Partial cessation of work in the facility and installments for a period of not less than three days. C- Complete cessation of work after the expiry of the period mentioned in paragraphs (A) and (B) Labour code Article (128): Labor disputes mean the disputes that arise between employers and workers regarding disputes resulting from the application of the provisions of this law, its regulations, and all other labor legislation, and individual and collective employment contracts. Article (129): 1- The two disputing parties or their representatives shall hold a joint session to settle the dispute amicably through negotiation within a maximum period of one month and record this in minutes signed by the two parties that shall be confidential. 2 - If an amicable settlement between the two disputing parties is not possible, the subject of the dispute shall be referred to the Ministry or its competent office, which shall summon the parties to the dispute for the purpose of resolving the dispute within a period not exceeding two weeks from the date of referral. Article (130): When mediation does not result in final solutions to the subject of the dispute, either party has the right to refer it to the competent arbitration committee within a maximum period of two weeks from the date of the mediation failure report"

"Art 155: 3 - Whoever causes a call for a strike or practices it without observing the terms and conditions stipulated in this law, or practices acts of threat or violence with the aim of obstructing work, shall be punished with a fine of not less than five thousand riyals and not more than fifteen thousand riyals"