Book V — Labor Relations
Article 232Prohibition on certification election.
ELI5— what this means for you
The Bureau cannot entertain a petition for certification election or any action that would disturb an existing CBA during its lifetime — except during the 60-day freedom period before the CBA expires.
Key point
Official text — PD 442
Prohibition on certification election.
The Bureau shall not entertain any petition for certification election or any other action which may disturb the administration of duly registered existing collective bargaining agreements affecting the parties except under Articles 253, 253-A and 256 of this Code. (As amended by Section 15, Republic Act No. 6715, March 21, 1989)
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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