Photo: UC workers’ union members march in protest of low wages, inadequate benefits

UCLA workers part of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, the University of California’s largest employee union, participated in a picket line Monday, demanding higher wages and increased benefits. AFSCME is holding a strike from Monday to Wednesday because it failed to reach a contract agreement with the University. Elizabeth […]

UCLA staff members struck by vehicle during AFSCME strike protest

Three UCLA staff members protesting on campus Monday were struck by a vehicle, university police said. A male driver struck the protesters at the intersection of Westwood Plaza and Le Conte Avenue at about 9:45 a.m., according to a UCPD statement. The three staff members were treated for minor injuries on the scene. The driver […]

State auditor finds UC failed to complete 2017 budget audit recommendations

The University of California Office of the President did not finish its budget on time, which could affect the state government’s decision to allocate funds to the University, the California State Auditor said Tuesday. The auditor’s one-year evaluation of the UC showed it had fully completed six out of the 10 recommendations from its 2017 […]

Three-day union worker strike to interrupt dining, custodial services

UCLA students living in residence halls will experience limited dining options during a three-day workers’ strike next week. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents service workers at the University of California, will go on a strike from Monday to Wednesday. Students will experience disruptions in dining, custodial and […]

Union workers plan strike after failing to come to an agreement with the UC

The University of California’s largest union announced Thursday it will hold a three-day strike in two weeks in response to a failure to reach a contract agreement with the University. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents service workers such as custodians, nurses and food service workers, provided the […]

UC Board of Regents to no longer vote on tuition increase at May meeting

This post was updated April 26 at 4:34 p.m. The University of California announced Thursday it will not increase in-state tuition during its governing board’s meeting in May. The UC Board of Regents was originally expected to vote on an in-state tuition hike at its May meeting. However, UC President Janet Napolitano and George Kieffer, […]

UC proposes for transfer program to guarantee systemwide admission

UCLA students and faculty said they think a new initiative that guarantees certain California community college students admission into the University of California would provide more opportunities for California students to attend UCs. Eloy Ortiz Oakley, chancellor of the California Community Colleges, and UC President Janet Napolitano signed an agreement April 11 for a proposal […]