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Practice question: Benevolent Neutrality and Conscientious Objection

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Practice question

A covered worker nevertheless wishes voluntarily to affiliate with the union. An employer invokes Victoriano to prohibit her from joining. Which is correct?
  1. The case gives employers unlimited control over religious association.
  2. The worker loses all choice once eligible for an exemption.
  3. Victoriano expressly explains that the exception does not prohibit voluntary affiliation.
  4. Only a foreign minister may authorize membership.
  5. The exception abolishes the union.

Legal references

  • Victoriano v. Elizalde Rope Workers’ Union, G.R. No. L-25246, September 12, 1974, main decision: https://www.chanrobles.com/scdecisions/jurisprudence1974/sep1974/gr_l_25246_1974.php

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