The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assumed jurisdiction over the dockworkers’ strike at Port of General Santos, effectively ordering strikers to return to work.
In an order dated May 22 issued by acting Labor Secretary Renato L. Ebarle, DOLE enjoined any party from a strike or lockout and from “committing any act that may further exacerbate the situation.” It noted any stoppage in operations at the Mindanao gateway would adversely affect all parties and commerce in the region.
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DOLE order assuming jurisdiction over Port of General Santos labor dispute
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assumed jurisdiction over the dockworkers’ strike at Port of General Santos, effectively ordering strikers to return to work.
In an order dated May 22 issued by acting Labor Secretary Renato L. Ebarle, DOLE enjoined any party from a strike or lockout and from “committing any act that may further exacerbate the situation.” It noted any stoppage in operations at the Mindanao gateway would adversely affect all parties and commerce in the region.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has assumed jurisdiction over the dockworkers’ strike at Port of General Santos, effectively ordering strikers to return to work.
In an order dated May 22 issued by acting Labor Secretary Renato L. Ebarle, DOLE enjoined any party from a strike or lockout and from “committing any act that may further exacerbate the situation.” It noted any stoppage in operations at the Mindanao gateway would adversely affect all parties and commerce in the region.