Practice question
A valid assumption-of-jurisdiction order under Article 278(g) covers an ongoing strike in an industry indispensable to the national interest. Workers refuse to return until their demands are granted, while the employer says it may keep operations closed and refuse readmission during the dispute. Which position accords with the statute?
- Only workers have obligations under the order.
- Only the employer must act.
- Both sides may ignore the order until a final award.
- The workers must immediately return and the employer must resume operations and readmit them under the pre-strike terms and conditions.
- The order automatically awards every union demand.
Legal references
- Labor Code, DOLE consolidated 2022 edition, Articles 219, 258–260, 262–264, 274 and 278–279: https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/15242/PHL15242%202022.pdf; Articles 219(o)–(p) and 278–279.
- Bigg’s Inc. v Boncacas, G.R. Nos. 200487 and 200636, March 6, 2019, strike notice, vote and reporting periods: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/14/65274
- SSS Employees Association v Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 85279, July 28, 1989, civil-service employees’ strike prohibition: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1989/jul1989/gr_85279_1989.html
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