Book V — Labor Relations
Article 266Requirement for arrest and detention.
ELI5— what this means for you
Union members and organizers cannot be arrested for their union activities — except for national security reasons, crimes, or after consultation with the Secretary of Labor.
Key point
You cannot be arrested just for organizing or leading a union. That's protected activity.
Official text — PD 442
Requirement for arrest and detention.
Except on grounds of national security and public peace or in case of commission of a crime, no union members or union organizers may be arrested or detained for union activities without previous consultations with the Secretary of Labor.
Chapter II
ASSISTANCE TO LABOR ORGANIZATIONS
Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)
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