The University of Santo Tomas Faculty Union (USTFU) stands shoulder-to-shoulder with our fellow educators at National University (NU) as they push for workplace dignity, democratic representation, and academic freedom! Genuine representation cannot be replaced by management-led mechanisms like Faculty-Management Councils (FMC). An independent faculty union is essential to: Protect Academic Freedom: Shield scholars against arbitrary pressures and retaliation. Secure Transparent Tenure Policies: Establish clear, legally binding career pathways. Negotiate Fair Economic Benefits: Secure terms that reflect the dignity of teaching and the cost of living. Stand on Equal Footing with Management: Engage in collective bargaining as equal partners, not subordinates. A university’s integrity lies in how it treats its academic workforce. We call on NU management to respect labor rights and allow faculty to freely organize. To our colleagues at National University: Your struggle is our struggle. #USTFU #Solidarity #NationalUniversity #LaborRights #AcademicFreedom Post navigation USTFU JOINS MULTI-SECTORAL DIALOGUE ON PROPOSED 2027 EDUCATION BUDGET
