Labor-Management Relations

Labor Relations
Declaration of Basic Policy
It is the policy of the State to protect and .enhance the right of all people to human
dignity and reduce economic inequalities by promoting equality of employment
opportunities for all regardless of sex, race, creed, age, appearance, sexual-orientation,
regional or ethnic origin, disability, weight or height.

Construction in Favor of Labor

Protecting the rights of the employees, authorizes neither oppression nor self-
destruction of the employer – there may be cases where the circumstances warrant
favouring labor over the interests of management but never should the scale be so tilted
as to result in an injustice to the employer

Rules and Regulations

The Department of Labor and other government agencies charged with the
administration and enforcement of this Code or any of its parts shall promulgate the
necessary implementing rules and regulations. Such rules and regulations shall become
effective fifteen (15) days after announcement of their adoption in newspapers of
general circulation.

Applicability
All rights and benefits granted to workers under this Code shall, except as may
otherwise be provided herein, apply alike to all workers, whether agricultural, or non-
agricultural

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 Definition of Terms
Labor Legitimate Company Bargaining
Organization Labor Union Representative
Organization

Any union or Any labor organization Any labor organization A legitimate labor
association of duly registered with the whose formation, organization whether or
employees which exists Department of Labor function or not employed by the
in whole or in part for and Employment. administration has been employer.
the purpose of assisted by any act
collective bargaining or defined as unfair labor
dealing with employers practice by the code.
concerning terms and
conditions of
employment.

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Labor Union
• an organized association of workers,
often in a trade or profession, formed
to protect and further their rights and
interests.

• acts as a medium of communication

among the workers and the
management

• protect the rights of the employee and

to ensure that matters such as salaries,
working hours, and contracts are
reserved at a fair level

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 To abide by the spirit and letter of government
Company Policy
rules and regulations, which guarantee the rights
of employees to organize and to choose
representatives for the purpose of collective
on Labor Union
bargaining, settlement of grievances, etc.

To administer contracts which the company

has entered into with this organization on
hours of work, rate of pay, and other
conditions of employment.

To administer formal written practices

affecting employee on a consistent and
impartial basis in accordance with the intent.

To work with the union on joint undertakings,

and to give that organization full share of
the credit accomplishments.
 Why Employees Join Unions
Better wages and benefits
It’s proven that workers who are trade union
members earn more than non-unionized workers.
Trade unions use their collective muscle to bargain
for better salaries, pensions, holidays, health
insurance, sick pay, overtime and more. Trade
unions hammer out negotiations with management
to get the best possible deal for employees, so you
don’t have to.
Personal protection
Unions have got your back. Not
only can they tell you your rights,
they will defend your rights. If
your employer treats you
unfairly, you can rely on support
and expert representation from
your union.
Equality
Trade unions champion equal rights and equal
pay. They fight discrimination against race,
gender, sexual orientation and disability. They
foster respect and dignity in the workplace.
Health and safety
Unionized workplaces are safer – fact. That’s
because trade unions won’t let workers put their
lives at risk to meet production targets or save the
company money. With the backing of a union, you
can feel confident in saying no to dangerous work
without losing your job.
Solidarity
Trade unions have an incredible network that
spans the world. It can use their membership of
millions to command the attention of the very
biggest corporations and can help an issue on the
ground. When you join a union, you join a global
family.
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 Why Some Employees do not Join Unions
They believe they cannot live on the income Employees believe that if they are not
they make minus union dues. satisfied wit their company, they can easily
get out and get jobs in other companies.

They believe working for a union de- Employees want to be treated and recognized
motivates them from doing their best work individually for their good performance rather
than achieve improvement collectively.

They believe the union will not provide Some employees do not want to pay union
enough value for the cost dues or contributions

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 Unfair Labor Practice
- any of various acts by an employer or labor organization that violate a right or protection under
applicable labor laws

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