G.R. No. L-16275 - Pan American World Airways System vs. Pan American Employees Association

The case originated from a decision of the Court of Industrial Relations (CIR) in Case No. 1055-V dated October 10, 1959.
The CIR ordered the computation of overtime compensation for 14 aircraft mechanics and 2 employees from the Communication Department from February 23, 1952, to July 15, 1958.
The CIR also mandated the company to adopt a straight 8-hour shift inclusive of the meal period.

The employees claimed that their one-hour meal period should be considered as overtime work, deducting 15 minutes for eating.
The company argued that the meal period was a time of complete rest and not under its control.

The company contended that the union agreed to withdraw the case in consideration of wage increases outlined in the CBA.
The union denied this, stating that the motion to dismiss was based on the understanding that the company would align its work schedule with Commonwealth Act No. 444.

The CIR ordered the Chief of the Examining Division or his representative to compute the overtime compensation, which the company argued was an improper delegation of judicial functions.

Whether the Court of Industrial Relations had jurisdiction over the claims for overtime compensation.
Whether the one-hour meal period should be considered as overtime work.
Whether the CIR improperly delegated its judicial functions by ordering the computation of overtime pay by an examiner.
Whether there was an agreement to withdraw the case in consideration of wage increases under the CBA.
Whether the CIR had the authority to order the company to adopt a straight 8-hour shift inclusive of the meal period.