Practice question
A covered seafarer’s grievance under a CBA remains unresolved. The employer argues that Section55 lets it categorically disregard voluntary arbitration simply because it prefers compulsory arbitration. Which is best?
- Employer preference always controls
- A CBA has no relevance under the Act
- The grievance automatically disappears
- Section55(a) directs the CBA case to voluntary arbitration under the governing law and rules
- The seafarer must first surrender all claims
Legal references
- RA12021, Section55(a): https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2024/ra_12021_2024.html
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