Labor Relations Overview and Disputes
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What is the primary purpose of understanding Labor Relations?

  • To create more union rules
  • To reduce the number of employees
  • To increase company profits
  • To establish and strengthen the employee-employer relationship (correct)

    • Which of the following activities is NOT associated with Labor Relations?

  • Measuring employee satisfaction
  • Supporting performance management
  • Filing personal taxes (correct)
  • Identifying workplace issues

    • What is included in the responsibilities under Labor Relations?

  • Promoting worker rights and obligations (correct)
  • Increasing the number of labor unions
  • Establishing strict penalties for union activities
  • Encouraging workplace competition

    • Which reading aims to illustrate Labor Relations principles?

    <p>Associated Labor Union v. Ferrer-Calleja</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of disputes does Labor Relations seek to settle?

    <p>Labor or industrial disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of inter-union disputes?

    <p>To address representation questions for collective bargaining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which entity is responsible for formulating policies for mediation and conciliation of labor disputes?

    <p>National Conciliation and Mediation Board</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the exclusive authority of the Bureau of Labor Relations?

    <p>To act on all inter-union and intra-union conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has original jurisdiction over intra and inter union disputes?

    <p>Labor Arbiter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of disputes refer to conflicts among union members?

    <p>Intra-union disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which function does the NCMB NOT perform?

    <p>Conduct collective bargaining negotiations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is excluded from the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Labor Relations?

    <p>Grievances under collective bargaining agreements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the NCMB have in relation to voluntary arbitration?

    <p>It maintains and updates a list of voluntary arbitrators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key functions of the NCMB regarding labor disputes?

    <p>To provide preventive mediation assistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the concept of intra-union disputes?

    <p>It addresses conflicts over union membership rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a jurisdiction of the Bureau of Labor Relations?

    <p>Claims arising from workplace safety violations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the NCMB?

    <p>Administer the collective bargaining agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which authority holds appellate jurisdiction over inter-union or intra-union disputes?

    <p>National Labor Relations Commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conflict involves disagreements over union constitutions and by-laws?

    <p>Intra-union disputes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Bureau of Labor Relations NOT have the authority to act upon?

    <p>Disputes arising from collective bargaining agreement interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary functions of the Bureau of Labor Relations?

    <p>To handle disputes affecting labor-management relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who must personally exercise the right to waive a claim?

    <p>The employees themselves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following limitations pertains to the right of parties to enter into compromise agreements?

    <p>Cannot be contrary to law, public order, or moral standards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)?

    <p>A binding document resulting from extensive negotiations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is required for the registration of a Collective Bargaining Agreement after its execution?

    <p>Posting of the CBA and ratification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a certification election determine?

    <p>The sole and exclusive bargaining agent for employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the contract-bar principle affect collective bargaining agreements?

    <p>It can either be applied or waived depending on circumstances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a compromise agreement between parties?

    <p>To make reciprocal concessions and avoid litigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the process of collective bargaining?

    <p>It focuses on thorough negotiations between management and employees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Module Overview

    • Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR) jurisdiction
    • Intra and inter-union disputes
    • Conciliation and mediation, compromise, waiver of claim
    • Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)
    • Certification Election
    • Contract Bar Principle

    Module Learning Objectives

    • Explain the BLR's jurisdiction
    • Compare intra and inter-union disputes
    • Define conciliation, mediation, compromise, and waiver of claim
    • Explain Collective Bargaining Agreements
    • Discuss Certification Elections
    • Describe the Contract Bar Principle

    Learning Content 1: Jurisdiction of the BLR & Intra and Inter-Union Disputes

    • The BLR and its divisions in regional offices have exclusive authority over intra and inter-union conflicts
    • Includes disputes, grievances, or problems related to labor-management relations
    • Excludes disputes from implementation/interpretation of CBA; these fall under grievance procedures or voluntary arbitration

    Intra Union Disputes

    • Conflicts amongst union members
    • Grievances from violating member rights/conditions, union constitution/bylaws
    • Disputes from union chartering/affiliation

    Inter Union Disputes

    • Conflicts between legitimate labor organizations
    • Involves disputes amongst legitimate labor organizations

    Learning Activity 1

    • Case study of Buklod ng Mangagawa v. NLRC and Abbott Laboratories v. ALEY
    • Labor Arbiter jurisdiction
    • Case controversy
    • Jurisdiction for intra and inter-union disputes

    Learning Content 2: Conciliation & Mediation, Compromise, Waiver of Claim and Collective Bargaining Agreement

    • National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB)
      • Formulate policies, programs, and guidelines for mediation and conciliation
      • Perform preventive mediation and conciliation
      • Coordinate functions with other entities
      • Formulate policies and guidelines for dispute settlement
      • Administer voluntary arbitration programs
      • Provide counseling and mediation assistance
    • Compromise
      • Contract whereby parties make concessions to avoid litigation/settle dispute
      • Subject to limitations of Article 6 of the Civil Code (e.g., cannot waive a right if it's against the law/public policy)
    • Waiver of claims/rights
      • Employee's personal right, must be used by the employee personally

    Learning Content 3: Certification Election and Contract Bar Rule

    • Certification Election
      • Process to determine the sole and exclusive bargaining agent (SEBA)
      • Through secret ballot
    • Contract Bar Rule
      • Procedural rule, Court may apply or waive depending on the facts
      • In the interest of stability and fairness in collective bargaining

    Learning Activity 2

    • Graded recitation on specific topics

    Learning Activity 3

    • Enumerate exceptions to contractual bar rule
    • Supplemental readings on illustrative case studies (e.g., Associated Labor Union v. Ferrer-Calleja, Buklog Ng Saulog Transit v. Cassalla)
    • Summary on Labor Relations functions

    References

    • Ungos Jr, Paulino D, and Ungos III, Paulino Q., The Law on Labor Relations c2015
    • Labor Code of the Philippines (Renumbered, Dole Edition, 2017)
    • Azusena, Cesario, Everyone's Labor Code
    • Chan, Joselito G., Labor Law Relations and Termination of Employees
    • Azucena, Cesario, Labor Code with Comments and Cases

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    This quiz covers the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR), focusing on intra and inter-union disputes. It aims to clarify key concepts such as conciliation, mediation, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), along with the principles of Certification Elections and the Contract Bar Principle. Test your understanding of labor-management relations and their complexities.

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