On February 5 the new representatives of the workers association at UPS-Quito (ADAUPS) officially took office for the 2016-2018 period. The event was presided by Edgar Tello, president of the electoral committee, William Quitiaquez and Ligua Arellano.

There were three options: List 1 led by Patricio Velasco, List 2 led by Narcisa Medranda and List 3 led by Rodney Tapía. This time people within the university were able to cast their vote electronically, which made it easier, faster and more reliable.

Rodney Tapia was reelected president of ADAUPS; he thanked everyone for trusting him and said the focus of the association is to support the university community and encourage integration and well being of its members. "ADAUPS has many goals and expectations, for instance now there will be a new electronic system, which was created by computer engineering students, that members can use to control their savings account. Members will now have access to information about their loans and movements of their savings account; the system will be available within two months" Rodney said.