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Question 14
14. In 2023, Star Maxima Corporation (SMC) and Astra Labor Union (ALU)
executed a collective bargaining agreement covering the rank-and-file
employees effective for five years. In 2024, Troy called for the removal
of Andres as union president and obtained majority support of ALU
members through signature campaign. Thereafter, Troy assumed the
position of union president, changed the name of ALU to Stella Labor
Organization (SLO), adopted new by-laws, and appointed other union
officers. Andres informed SMC that ALU remained the exclusive
bargaining agent. On the other hand, Troy demanded recognition of SLO
and its new leadership to administer the collective bargaining agreement
and to receive the union dues. Eventually, SMC turned over the collected
union dues to the SLO treasurer. Aggrieved, Andres filed a complaint for
unfair labor practice against SMC alleging gross violation of the
collective bargaining agreement. Is SMC guilty of unfair labor
practice? Explain.
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