ULP:

acts of an employer which defeats the rights of the workers to self-organize and
bargain collectively.
For workers: Inimical to the legitimate interest of the management

2 liabilities/penalty:
Criminal - this may be instituted even before a final judgment of the ULP case.
Prejudicial question does not apply
Civil

Period of prescription of the criminal aspect is suspended while the admin

investigation applies.
Findings in the admin investigation is not binding in the criminal case
Elements of ULP
1. Existence of EE-ER relationship
2. act done is in contrary to 269-274; 264
274 - only if the violation is gross; because they must resort to the grievance
machinery; exhaustion of remedies

CBA: Must be ratified by the majority of the members not only the union but the
entire bargaining unit
posting: 2 conspicious places in the vicinity of the company
CBA may not be ratified when the CBA is product of an arbitral award (judgment),
there is no need for posting and ratification

Why the need for registration?

Contract - nobody could challenge your status

read Article 278 and 279 of the LC

Distinguish strikes, lockout and picketing

STRIKES: