Labor Relations and the Right to Self-Organization

I. Introduction

Labor Relations

Refers to the interactions between employer and employees or their representatives and the mechanism by which the standards and other terms and conditions of employment are negotiated, adjusted, and enforced.

The term denotes all aspects of employer-employee relationship which involve concerted action on the part of the workers. It is usually associated with all the ramifications of unionism, collective bargaining and negotiations, and concerted activities such as strike, picket, mass leave, etc.

Constitutional provisions in relation to Labor Relations

Section three, Article thirteen guarantees to all workers, among others, their right to: one, Self-organization; two, Peaceful concerted activities including the right to strike in accordance with law; and three, Participate in policy-decision making processes affecting their rights and benefits as may be provided by law.