The University of California has some homework to do when it comes to treating its laborers better. And it can start by not undercutting its employees’ paychecks and blaming it on glitches in its payroll system. The UC reached an agreement May with the U.S. Department of Labor to repay $1.3 million to workers after […]
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Editorial: Number of formerly incarcerated employees should be disclosed by UC
The University of California prides itself on its diverse students with varying backgrounds and experiences. The same should be said for its employees. The UC announced in July it will no longer ask prospective employees to mark on their job applications whether they have been convicted of a crime. Instead, potential employees will only have […]
Editorial: Administrators should look out for ableism, prioritize students with disabilities
Even the 27th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act becoming law couldn’t stop the addition of ableist signs to UCLA’s campus. Earlier this month, the university adorned elevators in Bunche Hall with signs proclaiming “Free workout just steps away,” to encourage people to take the stairs instead of the elevator. A university spokesperson said […]
Editorial: Supplemental recommendation letters disadvantage low-income students
The University of California prides itself on its accessibility to low-income students. But its most recent change to its admission policies won’t be helping students’ chances – or the University’s. Last week, the Board of Regents approved an augmented review process that would allow undergraduate admissions officers to request supplemental materials from up to 15 […]
Editorial: SB 649 needs to be vetoed to preserve local government power
It seems the California state government’s way of empowering local governments is to allow corporations to be above city regulations. At least, that’s what Senate Bill 649 would do. Earlier this month, the state Assembly began debating SB 649, a bill that changes the permit process telecommunication corporations must go through to install transmitters, antennas […]
Editorial: Los Angeles, not Paris, is the clear choice for 2024 Summer Olympics
In 1984, UCLA built a massive structure atop Drake Stadium to accommodate the Summer Olympics activities. Students and Westwood residents welcomed athletes from around the world, offering up the campus and neighborhood for the international event. They very well could again in 2024. Los Angeles and Paris are the two cities bidding to host the […]
Editorial: Health product vending machines would make resources more accessible
UCLA students can work out at the John Wooden Center or do homework at The Study at Hedrick virtually any time of the day. But when it comes to accessing health and hygiene-related products 24 hours a day, students are out of luck. The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center provides students various health […]