University of Santo Tomas (UST) v. Samahang Manggagawa ng UST, G.R. No. 184262, April 24, 2017, Perlas-Bernabe, J.: 1. Background • [The Complainants – represented by their union – were engaged to perform various maintenance duties within its campus, i.e., as laborer, mason, tinsmith, painter, electrician, welder, carpenter.] • [The Company was a university engaged…
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