When may the Secretary of DOLE assume jurisdiction of a labor dispute and what are its effects?
The Secretary may assume jurisdiction of a labor dispute when, in his opinion, the labor dispute may cause or is likely to cause a strike or lock-out in an industry indispensable to the national interest., Such assumption shall automatically enjoin all intended or impending strikes or lock-outs or, if one has already taken place, it shall require all striking or locked out employees to return to work on pain of dismissal.
