Article XVI, Utah Constitution
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Article XVI of the Utah Constitution is entitled Labor and consists of seven sections.
Section 1
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Rights of Labor to Be Protected The rights of labor shall have just protection through laws calculated to promote the industrial welfare of the State. |
Section 2
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Board of Labor The Legislature shall provide by law, for a Board of Labor, Conciliation and Arbitration, which shall fairly represent the interests of both capital and labor. The Board shall perform duties, and receive compensation as prescribed by law. |
Section 3
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Certain Employments, Etc., to Be Prohibited The Legislature shall prohibit:
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Section 4
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Exchange of Blacklists Prohibited The exchange of black lists by railroad companies, or other corporations, associations or persons is prohibited. |
Section 5
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Injuries Resulting in Death. Damages The right of action to recover damages for injuries resulting in death, shall never be abrogated, and the amount recoverable shall not be subject to any statutory limitation. |
Section 6
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Eight Hours a Day's Labor on Public Works Eight hours shall constitute a day's work on all works or undertakings carried on or aided by the State, County or Municipal governments; and the Legislature shall pass laws to provide for the health and safety of employees in factories, smelters and mines. |
Section 7
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Legislature to Enforce This Article The Legislature, by appropriate legislation, shall provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this article. |
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