Article 289 Revised Penal Code

Article 289 of the Revised Penal Code is about Formation, maintenance and prohibition of combination of capital or labor through violence or threats. It is under Chapter Two (Crimes Against Security) of Title Nine (Crimes Against Personal Liberty And Security) of the Code.

Formation, maintenance and prohibition of combination of capital or labor through violence or threats.

The penalty of arresto mayor and a fine not exceeding 300 pesos shall be imposed upon any person who, for the purpose of organizing, maintaining or preventing coalitions or capital or labor, strike of laborers or lock-out of employees, shall employ violence or threats in such a degree as to compel or force the laborers or employers in the free and legal exercise of their industry or work, if the act shall not constitute a more serious offense in accordance with the provisions of this Code.

See also: Article 288 Revised Penal Code