Book V — Labor Relations
Article 252Meaning of duty to bargain collectively.
ELI5— what this means for you
The duty to bargain means both parties must meet and negotiate in good faith on wages, hours, and all terms and conditions of employment — but neither side is compelled to agree to any specific proposal.
Key point
Good faith bargaining requires meeting and negotiating honestly — but not necessarily agreeing.
Official text — PD 442
Meaning of duty to bargain collectively.
The duty to bargain collectively means the performance of a mutual obligation to meet and convene promptly and expeditiously in good faith for the purpose of negotiating an agreement with respect to wages, hours of work and all other terms and conditions of employment including proposals for adjusting any grievances or questions arising under such agreement and executing a contract incorporating such agreements if requested by either party but such duty does not compel any party to agree to a proposal or to make any concession.
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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