Article 281(266).

Requirements for arrest and detention

Except on the ground of national security and public peace, or in

case of commission of a crime, no union members or union organization
may be arrested or detained for union activities without previous
consultation with the Secretary of Labor.
General Rule:
A police officer cannot arrest or detain a union member for union
activities without previous consultations with the Secretary of Labor.

Except on the grounds of:

1. National Security
2. Public Peace
3. Commission of a crime
ASSISTANCE TO LABOR
ORGANIZATIONS
Article 282(267). Assistance by the department of labor

The Department of Labor, at the initiative of the Secretary of

Labor, shall extend special assistance to the organization, for purposes
of collective bargaining, of the most underprivileged workers who, for
reasons of occupation, organizational structure or insufficient incomes
are not normally covered by major labor organizations or federation.
Foreign Activities
Article 284(269). Prohibition against Aliens; Exceptions

All Aliens, natural or juridical as well as foreign organizations

are strictly prohibited from engaging directly or indirectly in all forms of
trade union activities without prejudice to normal contacts between
Philippine labor unions and recognized international labor centers:
Provided, however, That aliens working in the country with valid permits
issued by the Department of Labor and Employment, may exercise the
right of self-organization and join or assist labor organizations of their
own choosing for purposes of collective bargaining; Provided, further,
That said aliens are nationals of a country which grants the same or
similar rights to Filipino workers.