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Registration of Unions:
Union registration refers to the process of determining whether the application for registration of
a labor union organized for collective bargaining, complies with the documentary requirements
prescribed under Rule 3 and 4 of DOLE Department Order No. 40-03 and the rules implementing
Book V of the Labor Code, as amended.
The DOLE is mandated to process the application for registration of labor organizations in order for
them to acquire legal personality and to enjoy the rights given to legitimate labor organization
1. The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines is the largest union and confederation of 30
labor federations in the country which come from a wide range of sectors. As of 2009, there
are a total of 34,320 unions with consist of members summing up to 2.6 million.
2. include the Kilusang Mayo Uno, or May First Labor Movement.
3. the Federation of Free Workers (FFW)
Requirements for Union registration:
Public:
Private:
Independent Union
Federation/National Union
Chartered Local Union
Sample Constitution and By-Laws
Request for SEBA Certification
Report for Affiliation