Section 5November 22, 1990, Sec./Art. 5

Labor-Management Committee. - a) A business enterprise or its employees, through their authorized representatives, may initiate the formation of a labor-management committee that shall be composed of an equal number of representatives from the management and from the rank-and-file employees: Provided, That both management and labor shall have equal voting rights: Provided, further, That at the request of any party to the negotiation, the National Wages and Productivity Commission of the Department of Labor and Employment shall provide the necessary studies, technical information and assistance, and expert advice to enable the parties to conclude productivity agreements.

b) In business enterprises with duly recognized or certified labor organizations, the representatives of labor shall be those designated by the collective bargaining agent(s) of the bargaining unit(s).

c) In business enterprises without duly recognized or certified labor organizations, the representatives of labor shall be elected by at least a majority of all rank-and-file employees who have rendered at least six (6) months of continuous service.