labor relation

he National Labor Relations Commission or any of its divisions, as the case may be, as provided under this Code.

the Bureau of Labor Relations and/or the Labor Relations Divisions in the regional offices established under Presidential Decree No. 1, in the Department of Labor.

he National Conciliation and Mediation Board established under Executive Order No. 126.

the Tripartite Voluntary Arbitration Advisory Council established under Executive Order No. 126, as amended.

includes any person acting in the interest of an employer, directly or indirectly. The term shall not include any labor organization or any of its officers or agents except when acting as employer.

includes any person in the employ of an employer. The term shall not be limited to the employees of a particular employer, unless the Code so explicitly states. It shall include any individual whose work has ceased as a result of or in connection with any current labor dispute or because of any unfair labor practice if he has not obtained any other substantially equivalent and regular employment.

means any union or association of employees which exists in whole or in part for the purpose of collective bargaining or of dealing with employers concerning terms and conditions of employment.

any labor organization duly registered with the Department of Labor and Employment, and includes any branch or local thereof.

any labor organization whose formation, function or administration has been assisted by any act defined as unfair labor practice by this Code.

a legitimate labor organization whether or not employed by the employer.