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Wesleyan University-Philippines Vs. Wesleyan University-Philippines Faculty and Staff Association

WESLEY AN UNIVERSITYPHILIPPINES, Petitioner, vs. WESLEY AN UNIVERSITYPHILIPPINES FACULTY and STAFF ASSOCIATION, Respondent,

G.R. No. 181806 | 2014-03-12

SECOND DIVISION

DECISION

DEL CASTILLO, J.:

A Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is a contract entered into by an employer and a legitimate labor organization concerning the terms and conditions of employment. 1 Like any other contract, it has the force of law between the parties and, thus, should be complied with in good faith. 2 Unilateral changes or suspensions in the implementation of the provisions of the CBA, therefore, cannot be allowed without the consent of both parties.

This Petition for Review on Certiorari3 under Rule 45 of the Rules of Court assails the September 25, 2007 Decision4 and the February 5, 2008 Resolution5 of the...