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Book V — Labor Relations

Article 257Petitions in unorganized establishments.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

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In companies with no recognized union, any legitimate labor organization can file a petition and a certification election will be automatically conducted to determine if workers want union representation.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Petitions in unorganized establishments.

In any establishment where there is no certified bargaining agent, a certification election shall automatically be conducted by the Med-Arbiter upon the filing of a petition by a legitimate labor organization. (As amended by Section 24, Republic Act No. 6715, March 21, 1989)

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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