Case Digest (G.R. No. L-56656-60)
Facts:
The case at bar, Marcelo Steel Corporation vs. Marcelo Steel Workers Union and National Labor Relations Commission, revolves around a petition filed by Marcelo Steel Corporation on April 15, 1981. This petition sought to challenge three specific actions: (a) the decision of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) dated March 23, 1978, which awarded wage increases to all covered employees, (b) the order issued by Deputy Minister Amado G. Inciong on May 28, 1979, which affirmed the NLRC's decision, and (c) the resolution from the NLRC affirming the order of Labor Arbiter Antonio Tria Tirona that granted the complainants' motion for a writ of execution pertaining to the wage increases. Subsequently, the respondents presented their comments on the petition. On September 8, 1981, a joint motion to withdraw the petition was filed by both the petitioner and the Marcelo Steel Workers Union. The motion indicated that the parties agreed to comply withCase Digest (G.R. No. L-56656-60)
Facts:
- Petition Filed by Marcelo Steel Corporation: On April 15, 1981, Marcelo Steel Corporation filed a petition challenging:
- The decision of the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) dated March 23, 1978, which granted wage increases to covered employees.
- The order of Deputy Minister Amado G. Inciong dated May 28, 1979, affirming the NLRC decision.
- The resolution of the NLRC affirming the order of Labor Arbiter Antonio Tria Tirona, which granted the complainant's motion for a writ of execution.
- Joint Motion to Withdraw: On September 8, 1981, both the petitioner (Marcelo Steel Corporation) and the private respondent (Marcelo Steel Workers Union) filed a joint motion to withdraw the petition. They stated that they had reached a joint agreement dated June 23, 1981, which had been ratified by the union members. The agreement was filed with the NLRC, and both parties agreed to comply with any resulting orders.
- Attachments to the Joint Motion: The joint motion included:
- A certified copy of the joint agreement dated June 23, 1981 (Annex A).
- A board resolution dated June 23, 1981 (Annex B).
- A list of rank-and-file employees in the bargaining unit who ratified the agreement, along with individual ratification slips (Annexes C to C-____).
- Prayer for Dismissal: The parties requested the dismissal of the petition as moot and academic, given their agreement and ratification by the union members.
Issues:
- Whether the petition filed by Marcelo Steel Corporation should be dismissed in light of the joint agreement and ratification by the union members.
- Whether the case has become moot and academic due to the parties' agreement to abide by the terms of the joint agreement.
Ruling:
- (Subscriber-Only)
Ratio:
- (Subscriber-Only)