Facts:

• The case involves the dismissal of two pinboys, Avelino Morada and Godofredo Castel, who were members of the United Employees Welfare Association.
• The United Employees Welfare Association filed a case on June 23, 1953, in the Court of Industrial Relations for the reinstatement of Morada and Castel, claiming their dismissal was due to union membership.
• Isaac Peral Bowling Alley argued that the termination was justified and unrelated to union activities.
• The dismissal followed an altercation on June 18, 1953, between Morada and Castel and two non-union employees, Antonio Martinez and Pedro Cedano, over Morada's unauthorized use of Martinez's bicycle.
• An investigation led to the dismissal of Morada and Castel on June 22, 1953, while Martinez and Cedano received only warnings.
• The Court of Industrial Relations ruled in favor of Morada and Castel on January 19, 1959, ordering their reinstatement with back wages, a decision later affirmed by the court en banc, prompting an appeal by the bowling alley.

Issue:

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Ruling:

• The Supreme Court ruled that the Court of Industrial Relations had jurisdiction over the case due to allegations of unfair labor practices.
• The Court found that the dismissal of Morada and Castel...(Unlock)

Ratio:

• The Supreme Court emphasized that the dismissal was primarily due to misconduct related to the unauthorized use of a bicycle, which constituted an abuse of their positions as union members.
• The altercation was instigated by Morada's actions, which were not justified by his union membership.
• The Court highlighted the importance of respecting the property of customers and fellow employees in...continue reading