Summary of KAMANGGAGAWA: Ep.5 : Collective Bargaining Agreement

In this episode of "KAMANGGAGAWA," Father Eric Adoviso and guest Karen Magtubo, a former representative of the workers' party, discuss the concept and implications of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). The conversation highlights the significance of CBAs in establishing a formal contract between workers, represented by unions, and employers, detailing terms of employment, wages, and working conditions.

Main Financial Strategies and Business Trends:

Methodology/Step-by-Step Guide for Implementing CBAs:

  1. Formation of a Legitimate Labor Organization: Workers must establish a union recognized by the Department of Labor.
  2. Formal Request for Negotiation: The union submits a letter to management expressing the desire to negotiate a CBA.
  3. Negotiation Process: Engage in discussions to reach an agreement; if deadlock occurs, the Department of Labor mediates.
  4. Recognition of Union: Employers must recognize the union if the workers meet the requirements for collective bargaining.
  5. Implementation of CBA: Once agreed upon, the CBA is formalized and must be adhered to by both parties.

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Notable Quotes

17:42 — « The worker is just like a machine and that to me is like an unethical. »
25:23 — « It really hurts because it's a human being. »
25:41 — « Everything has a price. The only problem is they don't price properly. »
26:58 — « Once you exercise it, there are contending forces. »
27:51 — « The government's interest is biased toward the capitalist's interest. »

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Business and Finance

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