{"code":"LAB","codeName":"Labor Code","section":"1159","citation":"Lab. Code, § 1159","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. EMPLOYMENT REGULATION AND SUPERVISION [200. - 2699.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 3.5. AGRICULTURAL LABOR RELATIONS [1140. - 1166.3.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-2/part-3.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Labor Representatives and Elections [1156. - 1159.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/division-2/part-3.5/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1975, 3rd Ex. Sess., Ch. 1.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In order to assure the full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives of the employees own choosing, only labor organizations certified pursuant to this part shall be parties to a legally valid collective-bargaining agreement.</p>","text":"In order to assure the full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives of the employees own choosing, only labor organizations certified pursuant to this part shall be parties to a legally valid collective-bargaining agreement.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/labor-code/labor-representatives-and-elections-1159","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}