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UPR Bayamón Activates Remote Classes Amid Worker Strike

UPR Bayamón university activates remote learning to maintain academic continuity during a worker strike.

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The University of Puerto Rico in Bayamón (UPRB) announced on 2026-04-12 that it will activate remote course modalities to maintain academic continuity during a strike initiated by the Workers Union on Tuesday. [1] Approximately 40 protesters gathered at the entrance of the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus, to demand negotiations regarding medical plans. [2] Interim Rector Jorge Rovira Álvarez stated that starting at 10:00 a.m., in-person courses will utilize remote education components as part of the measures adopted in response to the strike. [3] Fully online and hybrid courses will continue according to their schedules, while in-person classes will utilize authorized remote components starting at 10:00 AM. [4] Interim Rector Jorge Rovira Álvarez stated that the university's priority is maintaining academic continuity and offering alternatives for students to continue their coursework. [5] Jesús Arzuaga Figueroa, the union delegate for UPR workers, is leading the protest at the Humacao campus. [6] The Human Resources Office established a process for administrative, maintenance, and security staff to register attendance during various shifts, with remote work available only for eligible employees. [7]
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  1. The University of Puerto Rico in Bayamón (UPRB) announced on 2026-04-12 that it will activate remote course modalities to maintain academic continuity during a strike initiated by the Workers Union on Tuesday. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  2. Approximately 40 protesters gathered at the entrance of the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao Campus, to demand negotiations regarding medical plans. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  3. Interim Rector Jorge Rovira Álvarez stated that starting at 10:00 a.m., in-person courses will utilize remote education components as part of the measures adopted in response to the strike. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  4. Fully online and hybrid courses will continue according to their schedules, while in-person classes will utilize authorized remote components starting at 10:00 AM. · Periódico La Perla
  5. Interim Rector Jorge Rovira Álvarez stated that the university's priority is maintaining academic continuity and offering alternatives for students to continue their coursework. · Periódico La Perla
  6. Jesús Arzuaga Figueroa, the union delegate for UPR workers, is leading the protest at the Humacao campus. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  7. The Human Resources Office established a process for administrative, maintenance, and security staff to register attendance during various shifts, with remote work available only for eligible employees. · Periódico La Perla
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