UP Diliman School of Labor and Industrial Relations

The UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR) is a constituent unit in the Diliman Campus of the University of the Philippines.----

History

UP SOLAIR traces its origins from Labor Education Center (LEC) which was established in 1954. At that time, the rise of labor movement continues to formally enter the mainstream. The Center's primary role was to provide training on the various aspects of trade union organizing and administration. A highly capable training and professional staff consisting of labor lawyers and trainers facilitated the conduct of the training and capacity-building programs to assist organizations, particularly the labor unions. [http://www.solair.upd.edu.ph/public_html/about07.html. Access Date: September 16, 2008]

After only four years of operation, the Center expanded its services to countries in Asia to fill in the gap in labor education among Asian trade unions. The Center was subsequently renamed the Asian Labor Education Center (ALEC) in 1958 and became the leading regional training institution for Asian trade union leaders. [http://www.solair.upd.edu.ph/public_html/about07.html Access Date: September 16, 2008] ----

From ALEC to SOLAIR

Graduate studies were subsequently offered in addition to its original extension and research activities of the Center. By that time, the institution's name was changed from ALEC to Institute of Industrial Relations (IIR). In 1988, the Board of Regents approved the change of name of the unit from IIR to the School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SOLAIR) so as "to adequately reflect the functions and the areas of concern of the unit, and in keeping with nomenclature of counterpart industrial relations schools in the international academic community." [http://www.solair.upd.edu.ph/public_html/about07.html]

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UP SOLAIR TODAY

The School currently offers various graduate degree programs, Diploma in Industrial Relations and the Master of Industrial Relations.

It also regularly conducts seminars, symposia and training programs catering for Human Resource practitioners, cooperative practitioners and labor unions among others.

The current dean of UP SOLAIR is Prof. Jorge V. Sibal.

Website: http://www.solair.upd.edu.ph/

FACULTY

Full-Time:
Atty. Sally Protacio
Dr. Maragtas S.V. Amante
Prof. Ronahlee A. Asuncion
Dr. Virgel C. Binghay
Dr. Geraldine C. Maayo
Prof. Bonifacio S. Macaranas
Dr. Rene E. Ofreneo
Atty. Jonathan P. Sale
Prof. Jorge V. Sibal
Dr. Virginia A. Teodosio
Dr. Isagani F. Yuzon

Lecturers:
Atty. Cesario Azucena
Atty. Lorenzo V. Ziga
Dr. Theresita V. Atienza
Prof. Virgilio Aganon
Dr. Marie E. Aganon
Prof. Luz Co-Laguitao
Dr. Zenaida Bejasa
Prof. Geodicio T. Sison
Atty. Gerardo Sadsad
Atty. Nicolas B. Barriatos
Dr. Bach Macaraya
Prof. Eleanor Sarra Cornel
Prof. Ma. Catalina Tolentino
Prof. Rolando Santos

Student Life

The students of the college are of diverse backgrounds. Some of them are Human Resource practitioners (consultants, trainers, labor and employment relations specialists). There are also students working in the public sector, legal profession and the academe.

The UP School of Labor and Industrial Relations Student Council (UP SOLAIR SC) is the official student representative of the College. This was previously held by the UP Industrial Relations Society (UP IRS), when the officials of the organization became automatic members of the Student Council (IRS-SC).

UP SOLAIR Student Council 2008-2009

Chaiperson: Mc Ronald Simbajon Banderlipe I

Vice Chairperson: Jefran Fernandez Baraquio

Councilors:
Finance: Mischaelle Josanne Kalalo Millar
Extension and Special Projects: Kristine Janice Alido Bandayrel
Education, Research and Popular Struggles: Antonino Valera Cometa
Secretariat and Logistics: Melanio Gregorio Pilar
Publicity: Rhoda Angeli Milla

Past Chairperson (AY 2006-2007 and 2007-2008): Adolfo Nisperos Jr. (under IRS-SC)

UP SOLAIR Student Council website: http://upsolairsc.wordpress.com/