Chartering and Creation of Local Chapters
- Federations or national unions can create local chapters by issuing a charter certificate.
- Local chapters gain legal personality only for filing certification election petitions from charter issuance.
- Full rights granted upon submission of officers' names and constitution/by-laws.
- Certification by secretary/treasurer, attested by president.
Cancellation of Registration
- Registration certificate of labor organizations may be cancelled by the Bureau after due hearing.
- Cancellation only on grounds specified by law.
Effect of Petition for Cancellation
- Petition for cancellation does not suspend certification election proceedings.
- Filing for certification election not prevented by cancellation petitions.
- Unions retain right to legal remedies despite cancellation.
Grounds for Cancellation
- Misrepresentation, false statements, or fraud in constitution/by-laws adoption or amendments.
- Fraud or false statements related to election of officers.
- Voluntary dissolution by members.
Voluntary Cancellation Procedures
- Requires at least two-thirds vote of general membership in duly called meeting.
- Application for cancellation submitted by board, attested by president.
Reportorial Requirements
- Submission of constitution, by-laws, amendments, ratification minutes, and member lists within 30 days of changes.
- Submission of officers' lists and election minutes within 30 days of election.
- Annual financial report within 30 days after fiscal year-end.
- Member lists at least once a year or upon Bureau request.
- Failure to comply results in penalties but not grounds for cancellation.
Membership Eligibility
- Managerial employees prohibited from joining or forming labor organizations.
- Supervisory employees excluded from rank-and-file units but may form separate units/organizations.
- Rank-and-file and supervisors’ unions may affiliate with same federation or national union.
Inclusion of Employees Outside Bargaining Unit
- Inclusion does not constitute ground for cancellation.
- Such employees are automatically removed from membership lists.
Representation Issues in Organized Establishments
- Petition questioning majority status triggers automatic election within 60 days before CBA expiration.
- Petition requires written consent of 25% of bargaining unit employees.
- Valid election needs majority of eligible voters to participate.
- Majority vote winner certified as exclusive bargaining agent.
- Run-off election if no majority and valid votes criteria met.
- National unions/federations filing petition not required to disclose local chapter officers/members.
- Employer continues recognizing incumbent if no petition filed.
Petitions in Unorganized Establishments
- Certification election automatically conducted upon petition filing by legitimate labor organization.
- No requirement to disclose local chapter officers/members for national unions/federations.
Employer's Role in Certification Elections
- Employers are not parties and cannot oppose certification petitions.
- Employers are notified and provide employee lists if election ordered.
Separability Clause
- Invalidity of any provision does not affect remaining provisions.
Repealing Clause
- Labor Code and related laws amended or repealed accordingly.
Effectivity
- Law takes effect 15 days after publication in Official Gazette or newspapers of general circulation.