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Book V — Labor Relations

Article 265

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

During a strike, DOLE may conduct a secret-ballot vote on the employer's improved offer. If a majority accepts, workers return to work. Same process applies to lockouts with the union's reduced demand.

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