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Book V — Labor Relations

Article 232Prohibition on certification election.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

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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.

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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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