The University of California and its largest union have reached a tentative contract for service workers this week after more than a year of bitter disagreement, avoiding a five-day strike that was planned for next week.
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UCLA workers participate in statewide strike
Two union strikes on Wednesday caused the shutdown of several residential restaurants, the cancellation of several discussion sections and the delay of some elective surgeries, costing the University of California millions of dollars.
Video: Strikers march through UCLA campus
“We are one people, we are one community and we will stand up for our rights,” said Thea Sircar, a UCLA political science doctoral candidate and teacher’s assistant, during a speech to a cheering crowd of AFSCME strikers and supporting UAW union members. The strikers then marched through campus chanting, “What do we want? Justice! […]
Strikers on Wednesday traverse campus
UCLA Dining closes four Hill restaurants due to union strike
UCLA Dining Services officials closed Bruin Plate, Feast at Rieber, Hedrick Test Kitchen and Cafe 1919 Wednesday because of anticipated low staffing levels resulting from a union strike.
Union strikes may affect UCLA classes, health services
Discussion sections for some classes and certain patient services at UCLA’s hospitals will be cancelled or limited today because of strikes by two major unions. Up to about 3,800 unionized employees may not show up for their work shifts today at UCLA’s hospitals and patient care facilities. As a result, surgeries, cancer treatments, emergency rooms, […]
Judge issues injunction on Nov. 20 union strike
A superior court judge issued a temporary restraining order Tuesday morning, prohibiting 49 essential patient care workers at University of California medical centers from participating in a planned union strike.