Introduction: Collective Negotiation Agreement

In 1987, then President Corazon C. Aquino signed Executive Order 180 to herald BaSC Faculty Union
the coming of age of public sector unionism that encourage government workers
to organize and take active role in democratizing decision-making process in the WITNESSETH: That
workplace, thereby ensuring the protection of their rights and the advancement of Whereas, Article III, Section 8 of the Constitution of the Republic of the
the workers’ interest. All this, the workers can legally demand through the Philippines, among others, provides: “The right of the people including those
Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA). employed in public and private sectors to form unions, associations, or societies
Seventeen years later, and after the succession of faculty leaders at the not contrary to law shall not abridged”;
helm, the Faculty Union (FU) remained inattentive and oblivious to the primary of Whereas, Executive Order No. 180, series of 1987, provides: “it shall guarantee
crafting a CNA, it being the fountainhead of anything and everything that is the right of all workers to self-organization, collective bargaining and negotiations,
important to the union. and peaceful concerted activities in accordance with the law”;
Almost two years ago to this day, stewardship buckled down to work Whereas, the UNION, represented by its President ______________ and its duly
relentless in the pursuit of that elusive CNA as a binding legal document that constituted CNA negotiation panel, is the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for
could spell the difference for a thinking union that intends to succeed but not for all the faculty employees of BaSC;
the clueless one mined in the production of endless pile of paper tiger resolutions.
More importantly, the CNA came into fruition as an unhurried product of careful Whereas, the College and UNION now agree to enter into a Collective
consultations with members who brought on board their individual hopes, Negotiation Agreement (CNA) for the purpose of establishing, maintaining and
dreams, and yearnings giving the CNA its unmistakable humanity. regulating the terms and condition of employment through the proper observance
of democratic processes compatible with Executive Order No. 180 and its
The stewards of the union did not lose their focus believing that the Implementing Rules and Regulations, with the view of facilitating the peaceful
participatory process, time consuming it may be, is just as important as the CNA adjustment of differences and grievances that may arise between the parties, and
output itself. Hence, the CNA is a baby to so many fathers who took matters on to promote harmony, efficiency and productivity to the end that the COLLEGE,
their own hands and gave it their own imprimatur. the UNION and the general public may all mutually benefit, and finally to promote
Today, with the CNA in place, the union’s continuing narrative of change is and guarantee peace and harmony in the spirit of cooperation;
irreversible as we march together as equals in a rhythmic cadence towards a NOW, THEREFORE,for and in consideration of the above premises the BaSC
shared destiny. and BaSC-FU, do hereby bind themselves and mutually agree on the following
terms and conditions;
ARTICLE I ARTICLE III

DEFINITION OF TERMS UNION RECOGNITION

Whenever used in this CNA, the following words or phrases shall mean or refer, Section 1.Recognition of the Union. The College hereby recognizes the Union
thus: as the sole and exclusive negotiating representative of all faculty members with
plantilla item.
COLLECTIVE NEGOTIATION UNIT. The collective negotiation unit shall consist
of faculty members with plantilla item of the COLLEGE except those occupying ARTICLE IV
managerial or executive positions, confidential, co-terminus and contractual
employees and those employees specially excluded by the Executive Order No. EMPLOYEE PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS
180 and its implementing rules and guidelines and the Civil Service Commission Section 1.Day Care Center. The College shall continue to provide a Day Care
Rules and Guidelines. Whenever the term “employee” is used in this Agreement, Center for the employees in accordance with the existing policies.
it shall be deemed to refer only to those who are covered within the negotiation
unit. Section 2.Scholarship of Dependents. The College shall exempt the
dependents of employees who are not more than 23 year old in any regular
AGREEMENT. This Collective Negotiation Agreement made and entered into baccalaureate degree from the payment of tuition and miscellaneous fees except
between the Basilan State College (BaSC) and Basilan State College Faculty the RLE and affiliation fees in the College of Nursing. Provided; in the College of
Union (BaSCFU), pursuant to Executive Order No. 180, series of 1987 and its Law, the dependent shall enjoy this privilege until the age of 25.
implementing rules and regulations, as may be amended or supplemented from
time to time. Section 3.Spiritual Advancement. The College shall allow religious program
and intended by the Faculty Union for its members.
EMPLOYEES UNION. The Basilan State College Faculty Union (BaSCFU) also
known as the “UNION” in this CNA. Section 4.Recreation Area. The College shall make the gym available and
provide employees a permanent area for recreational purposes. It shall likewise
PARTIES. The Basilan State College (BaSC) as the First Party and Basilan State provide the necessary physical fitness, sports and/ or recreational equipment and
College Faculty Union (BaSCFU) as the Second Party. facilities for use of all employees free of charge.
ARTICLE II Section 5.First Aid Cabinets. The College through the Office of the Medical
SCOPE AND COVERAGE Director shall install First Aid Cabinets, complete with basic emergency medical
supplies for every college.
Section 1.Scope and Coverage of the CNA. The terms and conditions of this
Agreement shall cover all faculty members of this College with plantilla item.
Section 6.Mimeographing Machines. The College shall provide additional Section 4.Employee Suggestions and Incentives Awards. The College shall
mimeographing machines for easier printing of test and instructional materials. continue implementing all awards and benefits under the CSC approved
Employee Suggestion and Incentive Awards (PRAISE) subject to periodic review
Section 7.Computers. The College shall designate a place in the college to by ESIA Committee. Any amendment to the ESIA shall be submitted to CSC for
serve as the College Computer Center for all employees. approval.
ARTICLE V Section 5.Representation of the Union in Different Committees. The College
UNION ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS shall be represented in the following

Section 1.Partnership. The College shall consider the Union as its partner in 1. Selection and Promotion Board
any future business ventures. 2. Grievance Committee
ARTICLE VI 3. Employees’ Suggestion and Incentive Awards Committee (PRAISE)
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT 4. Scholarship Committee
Section 1.Recognition of need for faculty development. The parties agree on 5. Performance Evaluation Review Committee
the need to promote professional growth and development in all area of work.
The promotion of professional growth and development shall not be limited to 6. Administrative Council
scholarships, seminars and workshops, by shall include fellowships, study grants,
and similar development programs which maybe deemed necessary. 7. Canvass, Bids and Awards Committee as observer

Section2. (Post) Study Leave. Subject to guidelines set by the College it shall 8. Committee on Property Inventory and Disposal
grant six months study leave with pay not chargeable to leave credits of 9. Academic Council
employees preparing for bar/board examination and 1 year for preparation of
Masters Thesis and two years for preparation of Doctoral dissertations subject to 10. Management Committee
the limitations set by the Civil Service Commission.
11. NBC 461Committee shall include the following:
Section 3.Performance Evaluation. The College shall continue implementing
VPAA
the Performance Evaluation System subject to periodic review by the duly
HRMO
constituted Performance Evaluation Review Committee (PERC) of the College.
Legal Officer
Faculty Union Representative
ARTICLE VII authorization, either thru Board Resolution of individual undertaking, to BaSC
allowing such fees and assessments.
PUBLIC INTEREST AND ETHICS
Section 3.Agency Fee.The COLLEGE shall deduct from the salaries of all non-
Section 1.Recognition of Rights to Participate in Decision Making. The members but who fall under the negotiation unit and enjoy the benefits under this
College recognize public services as an extension of sovereign power. It shall Collective Negotiation Agreement, an amount equal to the duly prescribed annual
uphold the rights of the people and their organizations to effective and reasonable or monthly dues, commencing approval. In implanting this provision on agency
participation at all levels of social, political and economic decision-making. fees, there is no need to get individual written authorization on the part of the
Section 2.College Programs and Operation.BaSC cognizant of government non-members concerned. The UNION shall strive to work for and negotiate on
policy of transparency recognizes the Union as an advocate of change for the benefits and condition for all its members of the negotiation unit regardless of
growth, progress and full development of the College, and the right of the Union membership in the UNION and ensure that these are applied equally to all.
to assist management in the formulation, identification and development of Section 4.Collection Procedures.For smooth implementation of the above
programs of BaSC and its operation as a whole. provisions in Section 2 and Section 3 of Article VIII, the mechanisms provided
Section 3.Loyalty and Fidelity to Public Interest. The Union and the College herein shall be strictly observed:
are bound to see to it that the highest standard of loyalty and fidelity to the public a. The UNION Treasurer shall submit to the personnel concerned authorized
interest are observed. to make the payroll, the list of the members of the UNION with their
ARTICLE VIII corresponding check-off deduction/dues on a particular period as well as
the list of non-members due to special assessment.
UNION SECURITY
b. The Disbursing Officer makes a notice showing the amount collected
Section 1.Membership in the Union.All faculty members with plantilla items of within a month from the date the collections are made to the UNION
the COLLEGE who are members of BaSCFU as of the date of signing of this Treasurer.
agreement shall continue to remain as members and all others shall be eligible to
become members of BaSCFU, on voluntary basis. c. The UNION Treasure shall collect the money immediately upon the
presentation of notice and issue a receipt of the amount collected to the
Section 2.Check-off.BaSC shall deduct from the salaries of every Union Disbursing Officer.
members the regular monthly Union dues, equivalent to 50 pesos and such other
fees and assessments that the Union may have, which shall be remitted to the d. Clearance for retirement from COLLEGE shall not be approved or signed
Union within fifteen (15) days after deduction. In the case of fees and by the COLLEGE unless the UNION Treasurer has signified the same
assessments, other than the monthly union dues, the Union shall present proper attesting that said retiree has settles his/her liabilities.
ARTICLE IX ARTICLE XI

UNION OFFICE HIRING, LAY AND FIRING OF EMPLOYEES

Section 1.Union Office.The COLLEGE shall provide the Union adequate office Section 1. Hiring and Firing of Employees.Hiring and firing of BaSC employees
space inclusive of furniture and fixtures within BaSC premises for its usual and shall be in accordance with CSC Rules and Regulations and other related laws.
regular conduct of official and business activities.
Section 2. Priority for Employment of Employee’s next of Kin. In case an
ARTICLE X employee dies, retires, or is incapacitated, or separated without cause, BaSC
shall give priority consideration for the employment within the College to anyone
UNION ACTIVITIES of his next of kin; provided, that the candidate meets the minimum requirements
Section 1.Union Meetings.The Union shall be allowed to conduct one (1) for employment, without pre – placement examination and subject to the existing
regular meeting per month and such special meetings, which shall not exceed policies of the college. (The next of kin shall refer only to a legitimate, adopted or
twice a month, as maybe deemed necessary for information and education recognized illegitimate child of the employee, or his/her spouse brothers and
purposes, during office hours. The University shall allow the Union to use BaSC sisters).
facilities and amenities for such meetings. Section 3. Re – employment.Re-employment of employees separated not for
Section 2.Union Projects. The University shall allow the Union to undertake cause shall be subject to existing rules and regulations.
certain projects or activities, which the latter deems beneficial to its members. ARTICLE XII
Section 3.Association Leave.BaSC shall allow the Union a maximum leave PROMOTION
credit per year of Union Leave to the Executive Board and Members of Standing
Committees during the lifetime of this agreement to attend to Union activities Section 1.Promotion Plan.The College and Union shall implement BaSC’s Merit
outside of the University subject to the CSC Rules and Regulations. and Promotion Plan approval by the Civil Service Commission subject to review
every year by BaSC and the Union. Any amendment shall be submitted to CSC
Section 4.Use of Service Vehicle.BaSC shall allow the Union to use College for approval.
vehicles in attending official activities called by any government agency, or duly
accredited organization on matters concerning the welfare of the employees. Section 2.Promotion and Selection.When making promotions, the Civil Service
laws, rules, and regulations and BaSC’s Merit and Promotion Plan shall be
Section 5.Public Unionism.Personnel development seminars conducted by applied and strictly adhered to following guidelines and criteria on any changes
BaSC shall include as much as possible a topic on public unionism. thereto adopted by the Selection Board.
Section 3.Issues on Promotion.Whenever in the belief of any affected Section 5.Pregnant Employees. Pregnant employees starting from their sixth
employee or the Union, there are grounds for protest on a promotion process, the month pregnancy shall be exempted from doing physical and strenuous work
same shall be subjected to a grievance procedure as provided for under the assignments.
existing CSC Rules and Regulations.
ARTICLE XIV
Section 4.Filling Up of Vacancies. In case of vacancy of positions, BaSC shall
fill up such position with employees coming from within the College unless said ACCESS TO OFFICIAL RECORDS
position in highly technical in nature and there is no available qualified employee. Section 1.Access to Official Records.Subject to the rule on confidentiality, the
ARTICLE XIII Union shall have free access, during office hours, to records/documents or any
related information whenever such information and document and interest of
SAFETY AND HEALTH employees, provided, that a written request is made stating therein the specific
purpose thereof.
Section 1.Information on Health Benefits.BaSC shall inform the employees on
all health and medical benefits available to them under Employee’s Section 2.Access to Minutes of BaSC Board of Regents’ Meetings.Subject to
Compensation Commission (ECC), GSIS, Phil Health and such other programs. same condition above stated, the College shall provide a copy thru the Union
The College further agrees to ensure such benefits are enjoyed by the employees President of the approved resolutions, which the Board may have passed and/or
and subject to Civil Service rulings. approved directly affecting the welfare of the employees.

Section 2.Rehabilitation leave. Pursuant to the provisions of the ECC, and other ARTICLE XV
work-related sickness, the College shall grant rehabilitation leave with full pay to
an employee wounded or injured in the performance of duty over and above his OTHER BENEFITS
leave credits available; provided, that an application in the prescribed form is Section 1.Assistance to Retirees.BaSC shall assist a retiring employee in the
submitted by the employee supported by medical documents. facilitation of the release of his retirement pay and other benefits from GSIS
Section 3.Physical Fitness and Sports Program.The College and the Union and/or from other government agencies.
shall jointly develop through the Sports Committee an annual physical and sports Section 2.Recognition of Retirees. In recognition of the contributions of the
programs, which are already conducted every year. retiring officials and employees, BaSC shall prepare a simple by meaningful
Section 4.Accident/Hazard Insurance.Employee who are assigned to field work ceremony to be held in honor of retirees, whether under optional or compulsory
and who are exposed to risk and hazardous working conditions shall be provided retirement, not later than their scheduled date of retirement. Subject to the
accident and hazard insurance per CSC Memo Circular # 18, Series of 1990. approval of the College, a retiree shall be given a plaque of
appreciation/recognition by the College.
Section 3. Overload. Assignment of overload shall be allowed and priority shall Section 2.Administrative Investigation.BaSC shall ensure that in all
be given starting from the lowest rank of the faculty with plantilla item. administrative investigations against any erring employee due process shall be
strictly observed.
Section 4.Payments of Loans. The College shall be solely responsible for the
arrears caused by delayed remittance neither attributable to employees’ personal ARTICLE XVIII
request nor negligence.
EMPLOYEE – MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
ARTICLE XVI
Section 1.Interpretation and Enforcement of Agreement.In case of dispute
GRIEVANCE MACHINERY arising from the implementation and enforcement of this agreement, same shall
be resolved in accordance with Executive Order No. 180 and other pertinent
Section 1.Grievance Machinery. The Union shall coordinate with the College in laws, and rules and regulations.
the implementation of its Grievance Machinery as approved by CSC.
ARTICLE XIX

ENTIRETY AND AMENDMENT CLAUSE

ARTICLE XVII
Section 1.Entirety. The terms and conditions herein contained constitute the
LEGAL AFFAIRS entire agreement between the parties.
Section 1.Employees Legal Assistance.BaSC shall continue to provide legal Section 2.Amendment. No amendment of this agreement shall be valid unless
assistance to an employee in any of the following instances reduced into writing and signed by both parties.
a. If an employee is sued by a third party in a civil case where the College is ARTICLE XIX
greatly affected or is in the interest of the College.
MISCELLANEOUS
b. If an employee is subpoenaed/summoned to testify as a witness for the
College before any court, tribunal or body exercising quasi-judicial Section 1.Separability Clause. In the event any provision of this Agreement in
functions; and declared invalid by competent court or authority, the remaining provisions to
which such declaration does not pertain shall continue to be valid and in full force
c. Subject to professional constraints, the lawyer/legal officer of BaSC may and effect.
be consulted by the employee for legal advice and Provided, that in all of
the foregoing the case is related to the employee’s duties and
responsibilities.
Section 2. General Condition. Except as may be allowed or exempted by law, Section 2.CNA Rate. The rate of the CNA incentive will be given equally to all
all provisions contained in this agreement shall be subject to the rules and qualified employees pursuant to Item 3 of DBM Budget Circular No. 2019-5 dated
regulations of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Budget November 7, 2019.
Management.
Section 3.Cost Saving Measures. Each College or Office of the College shall
ARTICLE XX develop cost-saving measures peculiar to its office functions and services
provided to the public. The administration and the Faculty Union shall jointly
MISCELLANEOUS participate in the development and implementation of said cost-cutting measures
Section 1.Separability Clause. In the event any provision of this Agreement is and systems improvement.
declared invalid by competent court authority, the remaining provisions to which Such cost-saving measures shall include but not limited to attrition, recycling of
such declaration does not pertain shall continue to be valid and in full force and office supplies, limitation of production of inter-office correspondence through the
effect. use of local area networking, adoption of mechanism to conserve consumption of
Section 2. General Condition. Except as may be allowed or exempted by law, gas, fuel and lubricants, shortening of utilization of air-conditioning units, light and
all provisions contained in this agreement shall be subject to the rules and other office equipment and appliances, minimizing the attendance to out-of-town
regulations of the Civil Service Commission and the Department of Budget and seminars, conferences or conventions, minimizing catering services during
Management. meeting and seminars held within the office premises, adoption of measures to
accomplish infrastructure projects at lesser cost, and such other measures
designed to generate savings geared towards systems improvement and a high-
level of efficiency in service delivery.
ARTICLE XXI
The administration and the Union shall ensure that the adoption of said cost
CNA INCENTIVES
cutting measures shall not in any way prejudice the quality of works and services
Section 1.CNA Incentives. In recognition of this historic and first agreement with to the public.
the negotiating representative of all regular faculty members of BaSC, an
incentive shall be granted to each regular faculty members of BaSC; pursuant to
PSLMC Resolution No. 1, Series of 1999 and Budget Circular No. 2000-19 dated
December 15, 2000. However; non-union members shall be deducted an
assessment/agency fee without the need for individual written authorization as
provided for under CSC Resolution No. 01, Series of 1993.
ARTICLE XXII WITNESSED BY

EFFECTIVE AND DURATION MANAGEMENT NEGOTIATING PANEL UNION

NEGOTIATING PANEL
Section 1.Effectivity and Duration. This Agreement shall be effective upon
signing hereof by the authorized representatives of both parties, and shall remain
in force and in effect unless otherwise amended. During the second year of this
agreement, if corresponding amendments are deemed necessary for the benefit
of employees, the same shall be introduced subject to agreement of both parties.
Finally, where despite the expiration of this agreement, no new agreement is
entered into between the parties, this agreement including amendments
thereof.Shall continue to be in force and ineffect.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, by their authorized representatives,

have executed this Collective Negotiation Agreement this of
2019

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DR. HAIPA ABDURAHIM-SALAIN ASLAJI A. MALANJI

President President
BaSC BaSC Faculty Union
 BASILAN STATE COLLEGE
FACULTY UNION

OFFICERS 2018-2020

President: ASLAJI A. MALANJI

Vice President: ROHELMINA S. INDAL
Secretary: SHEILA U. ALONZO
Treasurer: VERONICA C. MUARIP
Auditor: SHERFA A. SALAIN
P.I.O: HAMRAD U. AISAL
Business Manager: REY AJILUL

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

College of Arts and Sciences: MAHMUD DATU INDAL

College of Education: MARICOR V. LIMEN
College of Criminal Justice Education: HAPIBIN J. CAMAL
College of Information, Communication: BARBARA M. ENTONG
and Trade Technology
College of Health and Sciences: SADDAM L. PACIO
Institute of Islamic Studies: AHMAD ISMAEL
Lamitan Campus: BAYAN TURABIN
Maluso Campus: RASADHAN IRILIS
Tipo-Tipo Campus: JAMAEL A. INDAL
Sta. Clara Campus: JALIL ALEJANDRO
City Campus