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UST employees eyeing legal action against Manila health permit ordinance

09

Aug

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UST employees eyeing legal action against Manila health permit ordinance

SEVERAL LABOR groups representing UST employees said their members are considering to file a court case against the controversial Manila health permit ordinance, which they called an “unjust” policy that could cripple the University’s academic operations. In a press release, some union leaders in the University reiterated their opposition to…

Despite mounting calls to review health permit policy, UST admin vows to comply with Manila ordinances

07

Aug

By Cali Asajar

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Despite mounting calls to review health permit policy, UST admin vows to comply with Manila ordinances

DESPITE APPEALS by labor leaders to review or revoke the Manila health permit ordinance they have described as "costly” and “discriminatory," UST reiterated its commitment to fulfill the requirements of laws and policies, including ordinances from the city government. In its first-ever statement on the controversy, UST said it ensures…

Revoke ‘exploitative’ health permit ordinance, UST Hospital union urges Manila city government

06

Aug

By Mei Lin Weng

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Revoke ‘exploitative’ health permit ordinance, UST Hospital union urges Manila city government

THE UNION representing UST Hospital employees has called for the revocation of the Manila ordinance requiring workers to secure a health permit or a professional tax receipt (PTR) and has urged University administrators not to bow to what it described as an "exploitative" policy. In a statement posted on Facebook,…

Manila health permit policy to disrupt UST’s smooth functioning, labor coalition warns

31

Jul

By Cali Asajar and Zoe Airabelle Aguinaldo

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Manila health permit policy to disrupt UST’s smooth functioning, labor coalition warns

THE UST employees’ unions called for an urgent review of the much-criticized health permit requirement imposed by the Manila city government, saying its implementation "falls short of a just and fair system" and threatens to disrupt the University's operations. In a letter addressed to the UST community dated July 31,…

Still no health permit for the majority of UST employees two days before deadline

29

Jul

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Still no health permit for the majority of UST employees two days before deadline

MORE THAN half of UST employees, including some 1,400 faculty members, have not yet complied with the health permit requirement two days before the deadline set by the Manila city government. As of July 29, a total of 1,701 out of 3,261 University personnel or 52.16% have not yet secured…

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