What percentage of employee support is needed to automatically trigger a certification election in an organized establishment?
A mere verbal request is not enough to challenge an incumbent union; substantial, documented worker support is required. The Med-Arbiter shall automatically order an election by secret ballot when the verified petition is adequately supported. The petition must essentially have the written consent of at least twenty-five percent of all the employees in the bargaining unit. This numerical threshold is required by Article 268 Labor Code of the Philippines to ascertain the true will of the employees. “…the Med-Arbiter shall automatically order an election by secret ballot when the verified petition is supported by the written consent of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of all the employees in the bargaining unit to ascertain the will of the employees in the appropriate bargaining unit.” 01-Jun-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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