through the adoption of measures legally

justifiable, or extra-constitutionally, through

the exercise of powers underlying the
existence of all govts.
1987 Consti: protects the rights of workers &
promote their welfare
Basic rights of workers guaranteed by the
Constitution
1. to organize themselves
2. to conduct collective
bargaining/negotiation w/ mgt;
3. to engage in peaceful concerted activities,
including to strike in accordance w/ law;
and
4. to participate in policy & decision-making
processes affecting rights & benefits
Other Consti provisions that protect the
Rs/promote the welfare of workers
? R to form unions, assocs or societies for
purposes not contrary to law
? R of self-org even for govt EES.. No
officer/Ee of the Civil Service shall be
removed/suspended ? for cause.
Temporary EES of the Govt shall be given
such protection as may be provided by law
? Regular farmworkers shall have the R to
own directly/collectively the lands they till.
Landless farmworkers may be resettled by
the govt in its own agri estates.
? Continuing program of urban land reform
& housing
? Protection for working women taking into
acct their maternal functio