Author Archives: Andrew Edwards

Fallout from last year’s terrorist attacks was not confined to Ground Zero ““ economic effects of terrorism were felt nationwide. Though not all economists agree on all specifics of the economic impact from the events of Sept. 11, 2001, what is most clear is that airlines were hit hard. Additionally, increased security measures and a […]

University of California clerical employees and lecturers are both claiming victory after strikes last week, though future work stoppages remain a possibility. In moves university officials considered illegal, clericals did not show up for work at UC Berkeley and the UC Office of the President in Oakland, from Aug. 26 through Aug. 28. Lecturers struck […]

With the possibility of more work stoppages in the future, lecturers, clerical employees and nurses will strike this week at UC Berkeley and the UC Office of the President in Oakland. Lecturers and clericals plan to strike in protest of alleged unfair bargaining practices committed by the university, while nurses will strike to show sympathy […]

During California’s second month without a budget, the assemblyman who will likely represent UCLA after November’s election turned to a new strategy to raise revenue ““ upping the tax on smokes to $3 a pack. Assembly Speaker Herb Wesson, D-Culver City, whose district was recently redrawn to include UCLA, has proposed increasing the current 87 […]

Financial accountability concerns dominated discussion when the University of California Board of Regents audit committee met last week at UCLA. New committee chairman Alfredo Terrazas called the meeting a “brainstorming session” ““ committee members looked for ways to preserve honesty and efficiency in the UC’s internal and external audit policies. They also discussed the recent […]