M7 Flashcards
- is defined as a labor organization consisting of workers or employees formed for the primary purpose of engaging in collective bargaining agreements with employers regarding terms and conditions of employment
Labor Union
What can Unions do?
The law grants unions the following powers: (6)
- Collective Bargaining agreements
- Representation
- Education and training
- Legal assistance
- advocacy
- Solidarity Actions
The law grants unions the following powers:
The primary function of a labor union is to engage in
“________________” with employers to establish or improve the terms and conditions of
employment for their members. This includes negotiations related to wages, benefits, working hours, and other employment terms.
( are deals between workers (through their union) and employers. The union talks with the employers to make work better for their members. They agree on things like pay, work hours, benefits, and job rules to improve the employees’ work conditions.)
(Example: A group of factory workers feels their pay is too low and their work hours are too long. Their union talks to the factory owners and says, “Our workers need higher wages and shorter work hours.” After discussions, they agree that the workers will get a 10% raise and work 8 hours a day instead of 10.)
Collective Bargaining Agreements
The law grants unions the following powers:
Unions represent their members in various employment related matters, such as
disciplinary actions, grievances, and disputes
with employers. They act as advocates for their
members’ rights and interests.
(it means unions stand up for their members at work. If there are problems like punishments, complaints, or arguments with the employer, the union helps. They speak on behalf of the workers and protect their rights.)
(Example: Ace, a union member, feels she was unfairly demoted at work for a mistake she didn’t make. She reports this to her union. The union investigates and finds out that Sarah wasn’t responsible for the mistake. They meet with the employer, present the evidence, and convince them to reverse the demotion.)
Representation
The law grants unions the following powers:
Labor unions often provide “___________” programs to their members to enhance their skills, knowledge, and awareness of labor rights and responsibilities. This can include workshops on labor laws, workplace safety, and leadership development.
(Labor unions offer “__________” to their members to help them improve their skills and knowledge. This can include teaching workers about important topics like the laws that protect them at work, how to stay safe while working, or how to become leaders in their workplace. The goal is to make workers more informed, capable, and better prepared for their jobs.)
(Example: The union organizes a workshop where workers learn about safety rules in the workplace. They also get trained on how to report unsafe conditions and make sure they are followed. This helps the workers avoid accidents and understand what to do if something goes wrong.)
Education and Training
The law grants unions the following powers:
Unions may offer “_______” to
members who face employment-related legal
issues. This can include support in filing complaints, pursuing labor cases, or seeking redress for
unfair labor practices.
(Unions provide legal help to their members when they have problems related to their job. If a worker faces unfair treatment or issues with their employer, the union can assist them in taking legal action. This could involve helping the worker file a complaint, fight unfair practices, or handle a legal case related to their work.)
(Example: If a worker is unfairly fired, the union may help them by hiring a lawyer and guiding them through the legal process to try to get their job back or receive compensation.)
Legal Assistant
The law grants unions the following powers:
Unions engage in “_________” efforts to
promote workers’ rights and welfare. They may
lobby for legislative changes or participate in campaigns related to labor and social
issues.
(means that unions work to support and promote the rights and well-being of workers. They do this by trying to change laws or policies that affect workers, or by joining campaigns that focus on issues important to workers and society, like better working conditions or fair treatment.)
(Example: A union might lobby the government to pass a law that increases the minimum wage or improves workplace safety standards. They might also support campaigns that push for fair treatment of workers in different industries.)
Advocacy
The law grants unions the following powers:
Unions may organize “_________”, such as
protests, strikes, or pickets, to address workplace
issues, unfair labor practices, or to support
broader labor movements.
(are activities that unions organize to show unity and support for workers’ rights. These actions can include protests, strikes, or picketing. The goal is to bring attention to workplace problems, unfair treatment, or to support other workers fighting for better conditions.)
(Example: If workers at one company are treated unfairly, a union might organize a strike (where workers stop working) to demand better treatment. They may also support workers at other companies facing similar issues, showing they stand together for their rights.)
Solidarity Actions
Remember:
-Book V of the labor code of the Philippines is entirely about labor relations
-it covers several key areas that describes the rights, powers and restrictions concerning labor organizations. it is crucial for HR practitioners to be familiar with these aside from the other parts of the labor code.
TITLE I
Policy and Definition
TITLE II
National Labor Relations Commissions
TITLE III
Bureau of Labor Relations
TITLE IV
Labor Organization
TITLE V
Coverage
TITLE VI
Unfair Labor Practices
