Can a labor organization commit an unfair labor practice by coercing employees?
Employers are not the only entities capable of committing unfair labor practices; unions can too. It is a ULP for a labor organization, its officers, agents, or representatives to restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of their right to self-organization. However, the union retains the fundamental right to prescribe its own internal rules regarding the acquisition or retention of membership. This standard of conduct is imposed upon labor groups under Article 260 Labor Code of the Philippines. “ART. 260. Unfair Labor Practices of Labor Organizations. – It shall be unfair labor practice for a labor organization, its officers, agents or representatives: (a) To restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of their right to self-organization. However, a labor organization shall have the right to prescribe its own rules with respect to the acquisition or retention of membership;” 01-Jun-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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