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Book V — Labor Relations

Article 269Prohibition against aliens; exceptions.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

ELI5— what this means for you

Foreign individuals, organizations, and entities are strictly prohibited from participating in Philippine trade union activities. Exception: alien workers with valid DOLE permits may join unions, if their country grants the same rights to Filipinos.

Key point

Official text — PD 442

Prohibition against aliens; exceptions.

All aliens, natural or juridical, as well as foreign organizations are strictly prohibited from engaging directly or indirectly in all forms of trade union activities without prejudice to normal contacts between Philippine labor unions and recognized international labor centers: Provided, however, That aliens working in the country with valid permits issued by the Department of Labor and Employment, may exercise the right to self-organization and join or assist labor organizations of their own choosing for purposes of collective bargaining: Provided, further, That said aliens are nationals of a country which grants the same or similar rights to Filipino workers. (As amended by Section 29, Republic Act No. 6715, March 21, 1989)

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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