Ban on Escorting or Transporting Strike Breakers by Armed Forces and Peace Officers
- It is unlawful for commanding officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, individual soldiers, peace officers, or armed persons to bring in, introduce, or escort any person seeking to replace strikers into or out of the strike area.
- Definition of "strike area": the employer's establishment subject to the strike and the immediate vicinity used by picketing strikers, including all entrance and exit points.
- Exception: Measures necessary to maintain peace and order or protect life and property by the military or peace officers are permitted.
Penalties for Violations Involving Armed Personnel
- Violations of Section 2 by any person mentioned (armed forces, peace officers, or others) are considered felony.
- Upon conviction, penalties include a fine of up to five thousand pesos, imprisonment of up to two years, or both at the court's discretion.
- If the violator is a firm, association, or corporation, the manager or responsible officer shall be held liable.
Effect of Judicial Declaration of Strike Legality on Criminal Liability
- If a strike is judicially declared illegal, any criminal liability arising from this Act is extinguished.
- During proceedings to determine the strike's legality, prosecution under this Act is suspended or held in abeyance.
Effectivity Clause
- The Act takes effect immediately upon approval.