self-organization

  • Certification Election

    The workers in a bargaining unit have the right to choose their sole and exclusive bargaining agent through the process of certification election. Summary ▪ The certification election determines who will be the sole and exclusive bargaining agent in an organized establishment, particularly if there is more than one (1) legitimate labor organization. ▪ A…

  • Duty to Bargain

    The duty to bargain in good faith is mandated on both the employer and the employee’s sole and exclusive bargaining agent, whether or not there exists a collective bargaining agreement. Summary ▪ In the context of labor relations, the employer and the workers’ bargaining unit has the duty to bargain collectively. ▪ There is duty…

  • Bargaining Unit

    A bargaining unit is a group of employees sought to be represented by a petitioning union. There are several factors to determine the bargaining unit. 1. Concept “Bargaining Unit” – refers to a group of employees sharing mutual interests within a given employer unit, comprised of all or less than all of the entire body…

  • Labor Organizations

    A labor organization is any union or association of employees which exists in whole or in part for the purpose of collective bargaining or of dealing with employers concerning terms and conditions of employment 1. Concept “Labor Organization” – refers to any union or association of employees in the private sector which exists in whole…

  • Right to Self-Organization

    The right to self-organization includes the right to form, join or assist labor organizations for the purpose of collective bargaining through representatives of their own choosing and to engage in lawful concerted activities for the same purpose for their mutual aid and protection. 1. Concepts “Right to self-organization” – includes the right to form, join…