Book V — Labor Relations
Article 241
PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available
ELI5— what this means for you
Union members have broad rights: reasonable dues, full financial reports from officers, direct secret-ballot election of officers every 5 years, major policy decisions by secret ballot, no subversive members, proper handling of union funds, and access to financial records.
Key point
Your union's finances must be transparent to you. You have the right to inspect union books during office hours.
RELATED RIGHTS
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