San Miguel Brewery Sales Force Union (PTGWO) vs. Hon. Blas Ople G.R. No. L-53515, February 8, 1989
San Miguel Brewery Sales Force Union (PTGWO) vs. Hon. Blas Ople G.R. No. L-53515, February 8, 1989
San Miguel Brewery Sales Force Union (PTGWO) vs. Hon. Blas Ople G.R. No. L-53515, February 8, 1989
Then, the company introduced a marketing scheme known as “Complementary Distribution System”
(CDS) whereby its beer products were offered for sale directly to wholesalers through San Miguel’s Sales Offices.
The union alleged that the new marketing scheme violates Sec 1, Art IV f the CBA because the introduction of the CDS would
reduce the take home pay of the salesmen.
ISSUE:
Whether or not the new marketing scheme should be upheld considering that the act was unilaterally made by
the employer.
RULING:
Yes, because it is a valid exercise of managerial prerogative. So long as a company’s management prerogatives are exercised in
good faith for the advancement of the employer’s interest and not for the purpose of defeating or circumventing the rights of t
he employees under special laws or under valid agreements, this Court will uphold them.
San Miguel Corporation’s offer to compensate the members of its sales force who will be adversely affected by the
implementation of the CDS by paying them a so-called “back adjustment commission” to make up for the
commissions they might lose as a result of the CDS proves the company’s good faith and lack of intention to bust
their union.