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UST labor coalition seeks dialogue with rector on faculty members affected by health permit policy

21

Oct

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UST labor coalition seeks dialogue with rector on faculty members affected by health permit policy

A COALITION of UST labor groups is seeking a dialogue with the University rector to discuss the status of faculty members who were barred from teaching in the first term because of their failure to comply with the much-criticized Manila health permit requirement. In a letter to Fr. Richard Ang,…

Manila now allows private schools to choose facility for health permit procedures, ONE-UST says

11

Sep

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Manila now allows private schools to choose facility for health permit procedures, ONE-UST says

THE MANILA Health Department has agreed to allow all private educational institutions to undergo laboratory examinations from other medical facilities for its health permit requirement, which has drawn sharp criticism from workers for supposedly being “restrictive” and “redundant,” UST’s labor coalition said. In a report on its dialogue with Manila…

UST admin to allow part-time faculty members to teach if they vow to get health permit, says labor coalition

26

Aug

By The Flame News

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UST admin to allow part-time faculty members to teach if they vow to get health permit, says labor coalition

THE UST administration would allow non-tenured faculty members who did not follow the health permit policy to teach next term if they submit a letter committing to secure a health permit from the Manila Health Department, a coalition of the University's labor unions said. In a report containing the key points…

Manila open to amending health permit ordinance, says ONE-UST report

26

Aug

By Ma. Alyanna Selda

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Manila open to amending health permit ordinance, says ONE-UST report

THE MANILA city government has expressed willingness to amend the controversial health permit policy, a coalition of UST labor groups said, as the policy continues to draw flak over its supposedly burdensome and discriminatory provisions. A report released by the Organisasyon ng Nagkakaisang Empleyado-UST (ONE-UST) quoted the University administration as…

Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ilang prof mo ngayong taon?

16

Aug

By The Flame Issues

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Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ilang prof mo ngayong taon?

Bakit hindi magtuturo ang ibang prof ng UST ngayong term na ito? Bakit yung ibang klase, hindi pa maayos ang schedule? Bakit ba nanggigigil ang mga UST employees sa Manila health permit na yan? Lahat ng mga kailangan mo malaman tungkol sa kontrobersyal na isyu, ipaliliwanag namin sa loob ng…

All Manila schools now required to follow controversial health permit policy

10

Aug

By The Flame News

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All Manila schools now required to follow controversial health permit policy

THE MANILA Health Department has now required all workers of academic institutions in the city to secure health and sanitary permits, following opposition from groups who said the policy contains “discrepancy” and is “selective" since it was only initially imposed on UST. In a memorandum dated Aug. 5, city health…

UST employees eyeing legal action against Manila health permit ordinance

09

Aug

By Rachelle Anne Mirasol

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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…

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,…

30

Jul

By Mei Lin Weng

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UST labor groups seek another extension of Manila health permit deadline

UST employees’ unions have urged the Manila city government for another deadline extension of its health permit requirement from July 31 to Aug. 31, saying a “substantial number” of their members were unable to comply due to the recent typhoon. In a letter addressed to Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna dated July…