Guidelines Governing Labor Relations

October 19, 1987GUIDELINES GOVERNING LABOR RELATIONSIn line with the program to promote industrial peace as an essential requirement to achieve national economic and social programs, the following guidelines shall be observed in the conduct and disposition of labor disputes by all concerned.RIGHT TO STRIKE OR LOCKOUT1. The right to strike is a constitutional and legal right of the workers as employers have the right to lockout, all within the context of labor relations and collective bargaining. Subject to the enactment by Congress of amendments or a new law on labor relations, the provisions of existing laws shall govern the exercise of those rights.LEGAL REQUIREMENTS2. The exercise of the rights to strike or lockout shall be subject to the following requirements: cdphila) a strike or lockout notice shall be filed with the labor department at least 15 days if the issues raised are unfair labor practice or at least 30 days if the issue involved bargaining deadlock.b) the strike or lockout shall be supported by a majority vote of the members of the union or of...