Executive Order No. 180 establishes the rights of government employees to form and join employees' organizations to protect their interests. It prohibits discrimination against employees for membership in such organizations and interference by government authorities in the administration of these organizations. The rules implementing EO 180 specify that terms and conditions of employment, except those fixed by law, may be subject to negotiations between management and accredited employees' organizations. This includes concerns like leave policies, personnel development, communication systems, work assignments, and recreational activities. Salary increases specifically provided by law are not negotiable.

1. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 180 (June 01, 1987) Scope: Applies to all employees of all branches, subdivision, instrumentalities and agencies of the Government including government-owned or controlled corporations with original charters. (Section 1) All government employees can form, join or assists employees’ organization of their own choosing for the furtherance and protection of their interests. They can also form, in conjunction with appropriate government authorities, labor-management committees, works councils and other forms of workers’ participation schemes to achieve the same objectives. (Section 2)