Question & AnswerQ&A (Republic Act No. 1941)
The main purpose of Republic Act No. 1941 is to amend Section 23(e) of Republic Act No. 875, particularly to empower the Secretary of Labor to inquire into the financial activities of legitimate labor organizations and examine their books and financial records for compliance with the law.
Section 23(e) of Republic Act No. 875 is amended by Republic Act No. 1941.
The Secretary of Labor or his authorized representative is empowered to inquire into the financial activities of legitimate labor organizations, examine their books of accounts and financial records, and determine compliance or non-compliance with the laws. They may also aid in the prosecution for any violations thereof.
Accounts examiners appointed by the Secretary of Labor are responsible for carrying out the examination of the financial records and books of legitimate labor organizations to ensure compliance with the laws.
Yes. An amount of seventy-five thousand pesos is appropriated from the unappropriated funds in the Insular Treasury for the salaries, per diems, and traveling expenses of the accounts examiners.
The budget for the accounts examiners is sourced from the unappropriated funds in the Insular Treasury.
Yes. The appropriation shall be carried in the succeeding budgets for the Department of Labor.
The Act took effect upon its approval on June 22, 1957.
The provisions apply to organizations, associations, or unions of labor regarding their registration, licensing, and cancellation of registration.
The proviso states that the Secretary of Labor or his authorized representative is empowered to inquire into financial activities and examine books and financial records to determine law compliance and aid prosecution if violations occur.