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]