Case Summary (G.R. No. L-29743)
Background and Procedural History
On September 20, 1967, the Plum Federation of Industrial and Agrarian Workers (PLUM) petitioned the CIR to be certified as the majority union and sole bargaining representative for the rank-and-file employees of Blue Bar Coconut Philippines, Inc. The Blue Bar Workers' Union intervened in this case, asserting its existing collective bargaining agreement with the employer and claiming affiliation with Lakas Ng Manggagawang Makabayan. CIR conducted a consent election on July 3, 1968, resulting in the Blue Bar Workers' Union receiving 526 votes while PLUM garnered 155 votes.
Controversial Orders of the CIR
On July 17, 1968, the CIR issued an order certifying Lakas as the exclusive bargaining agent, a decision that disregarded the Blue Bar Workers' Union despite its apparent electoral victory. Petitioner sought reconsideration which was denied by CIR, and on October 3, 1968, the en banc resolution upheld the prior orders, prompting the Blue Bar Workers' Union to appeal to the Supreme Court.
Supreme Court Proceedings
Petitioner filed a manifestation on November 26, 1968, asserting that Lakas was demanding a new contract despite the existing agreement with Blue Bar Coconut. The Supreme Court issued a writ of preliminary injunction on December 19, 1968, thereby restraining CIR from enforcing its earlier orders while requiring a bond from petitioner. A bond was subsequently filed and approved, and the preliminary injunction was issued on January 3, 1969.
Subsequent Developments
On June 23, 1969, Lakas informed Blue Bar Coconut of its decision to relinquish any claims to exclusive representation, stating that its local officers had joined the Blue Bar Workers' Union. Petitioner subsequently filed a request for a judgment recognizing it as the sole bargaining representative based on Lakas's statement.
Resolution by the Supreme Court
On August 22, 1969, the Supreme Court directed Lakas to respond to petitioner's request, but Lakas failed to comply within the specified timeframe. As a result, the Supreme Cour
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Case Citation
- Case Reference: 140 Phil. 253
- G.R. No.: L-29743
- Date of Decision: September 30, 1969
Parties Involved
- Petitioner: Blue Bar Workers' Union
- Respondents: Lakas Ng Manggagawang Makabayan and The Court of Industrial Relations (CIR)
Procedural History
- The petitioner filed a petition for certiorari with a prayer for a preliminary injunction to reverse and restrain the enforcement of the CIR orders dated July 17, 1968, and August 26, 1968, along with its en banc resolution of October 3, 1968.
Factual Background
- Initial Petition: On September 20, 1967, the Plum Federation of Industrial and Agrarian Workers (PLUM) petitioned the CIR for certification as the majority union for the rank-and-file employees of Blue Bar Coconut Philippines, Inc.
- Intervention by Petitioner: The Blue Bar Workers' Union, claiming to be a local affiliate of Lakas Ng Manggagawang Makabayan and having an existing collective bargaining agreement with Blue Bar Coconut Philippines, filed a motion for intervention on September 27, 1967, which was granted by the CIR.
- Company Acknowledgment: The existence of the collective bargaining agreement was confirmed by Blue Bar Coconut Philippines, Inc. in its answer submitted to the CIR on October 10, 1967.
- Consent Election: A consent election was conducted on July 3, 1968, where 714 votes were cast, resulting in 526 votes for the Blue Bar Workers