Our Collaborators

Together with our partners, we advance dignity, justice, and decent work for private education workers

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This national consultation is made possible through the collaboration of various organizations committed to advancing the rights and welfare of private education workers.

Our Collaborating Organizations

Working together to advance dignity, justice, and decent work for private education workers

Council of Teachers and Staff of Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (CoTeSCUP)
Lead Organizer
The largest group of unionized faculty and non-academic workers in all levels of private schools in the Philippines. Established 2013.
Federation of Free Workers (FFW)
Labor Federation Partner
A national trade union center in the Philippines founded on June 19, 1950, and has a dues-paying membership of around 40,000. The FFW is affiliated with the International Trade Union Confederation.
National Federation of Labor (NFL)
Labor Federation Partner
A labor federation that helps, defends and educates workers on their rights, benefits, and privileges.
U.P. School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR)
Academic & Training Partner
Traces its roots to the Labor Education Center (LEC). Founded in 1954 to assist the fledgling labor movement by providing training on various aspects of trade union organizing and administration. Renamed Asian Labor Education Center in 1958 and became the leading regional training institution for Asian trade union leaders.

School Union Partners

Partner unions from various educational institutions committed to worker solidarity

DLSAU Faculty Association
Faculty organization from De La Salle Araneta University, committed to academic excellence and faculty welfare.
DLSU Employees Association (DLSUEA)
Representing the employees of De La Salle University, dedicated to promoting workers' rights and welfare.
San Beda College Union
The official union of faculty and staff at San Beda College, fostering solidarity and professional growth.
San Beda College Employees Association (SBCEA)
Proactive and committed to serve the employees of San Beda College, advocating for their rights and benefits.

Partners

Our trusted partners helping us spread awareness and information

BITS
Official publication covering academic, social, and cultural events.
The Bedan
Student publication providing campus news and perspectives.
The FLAME
Official student publication covering various campus activities.
The Varsitarian
University-wide publication with comprehensive coverage.

Sponsors

Our valued sponsors providing essential support for this national consultation

Our Partnership Model

Our collaborative model brings together different stakeholders to create a comprehensive approach to addressing the challenges faced by private education workers.

Academic Partners

Providing research expertise, training programs, and academic resources to support evidence-based advocacy.

Labor Federations

Representing workers' interests, mobilizing collective action, and advocating for labor rights and welfare.

Policy & Legal

Offering legal expertise, policy analysis, and strategic guidance for effective advocacy and representation.

Community Support

Engaging grassroots organizations, building community networks, and fostering solidarity across sectors.

Collaborative Goals

Shared objectives that guide our collaborative efforts

Policy Dialogue

Create platforms for meaningful dialogue between workers, employers, and government agencies to develop evidence-based policies.

Capacity Building

Provide comprehensive training for union leaders and members on labor rights and advocacy techniques.

Research & Documentation

Conduct rigorous research on working conditions and document best practices for worker empowerment.

Collective Action

Mobilize collective action to address systemic issues and build solidarity across institutions.

Get Involved

Join us in advancing the rights and welfare of private education workers

Get Involved in the Movement

Whether you're an educational institution, labor organization, or concerned individual, there are many ways to contribute to our shared mission of advancing dignity, justice, and decent work for private education workers.

contact@cotescup.edu.ph
+63 123 456 7890
CoTeSCUP National Secretariat