Question

The given Subject: State Policies, particularly on the topic of Labor as Primary Social Economic Force - 1987 Constitution, Art. II, Section 18

Discuss the impact and implications of the State's recognition of labor as the primary social economic force in the context of the following scenarios:

1. In a manufacturing company, the management has been continuously violating the labor rights of its employees, particularly by denying them fair wages and benefits. The employees, supported by labor unions, decided to stage a strike to demand better working conditions. Analyze the legal basis and protections available to the workers in this situation.
2. Agricultural workers in a rural area are consistently exposed to hazardous working conditions, such as the use of harmful pesticides without proper protection and the absence of safety measures in the workplace. Examine the role of the government in ensuring the safety and welfare of these workers, as well as the penalties and remedies available for non-compliance with labor standards.
3. A technology company decides to downsize its workforce due to financial difficulties. In the process, it terminated several employees without just cause and failed to comply with the required legal procedures for retrenchment. Evaluate the rights of the affected employees and the legal recourse they can take against the company.