Overview/Background

It is the policy of the State to promote free trade unionism through expeditious procedures governing the choice of an exclusive bargaining agent. The determination of such exclusive bargaining agent is a non-litigious proceeding and, as far as practicable, shall be free from technicalities of law and procedure, provided only that in every case, the exclusive bargaining agent enjoys the majority support of all the employees in the bargaining unit.

SEBA Certification is proper only when there is no other legitimate labor organization within the bargaining unit sought to be represented by the union. Otherwise, the proper course of action is certification election.

Forms:

• Request for Sole Exclusive Bargaining Agent Form

Legal Bases:

• Amending Rule VII Of The Implementing Rules Of Book V Of The Labor Code Of The Philippines As Amended by Department Order No. 40, Series Of 2003