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National Labor Union Vs. Berg Dept. Store 096 Phil 742

NATIONAL LABOR UNION, petitioner, vs. BERG DEPARTMENT STORE, INC., respondent.

G.R. No. L-6953 | 1955-03-31

D E C I S I O N


PARAS, C. J.:

On February 12, 1952, the petitioner and the respondent entered into a collective bargaining agreement which, insofar as it affects this case, provides as follows:

"'( c) The contracting parties agree that in furtherance of such discipline, the following grounds shall be considered as just causes for dismissal without notice:

1. Culpable violation of the law, rules, and regulations applicable to labor;

2. Voluntary injury to any fellow employee or officer of the Company;

3. Willful damage to merchandise, machinery, furniture or equipment of the Company;

4. Smoking in prohibited areas which will...