A University of California patient care worker union voted to authorize a strike. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 patient care technical workers voted with 96 percent support to authorize the strike, according to an AFSCME news release. AFSCME is the UC’s largest employee union, and represents more than 25,000 patient […]
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NWWNC slate candidates aim to fulfill original campaign promises
A group running for positions on the new North Westwood Neighborhood Council announced its slate of candidates Wednesday. Westwood Forward, the coalition that campaigned for the creation of the NWWNC, released a group of slate candidates that features representatives drawn from UCLA students, Westwood residents and business owners. There are currently 19 available seats on […]
Gov. Brown vetoes bill to introduce medication abortion pills to state campuses
Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill Sept. 30 which would have mandated access to abortion pills on public university campuses. Senate Bill 320 would have guaranteed students at the University of California and California State University access to medication abortions in student health centers. Students across the UC lobbied, phonebanked and collected petition signatures for […]
Reusable water bottle program intends to reduce dining waste on the Hill
Students can now use their own reusable bottles at takeout restaurants on the Hill. UCLA Dining Services launched a program this quarter encouraging students to use their own bottles instead of disposable cups. The initiative is part of the effort to reduce waste and meet UCLA’s sustainability goals, said Erin Fabris, sustainability manager for Housing […]
Panhellenic president disputes USAC sexual assault resolution
This post was updated October 4 at 11:20 a.m. The UCLA Panhellenic Association president voiced her disapproval of a recent student government resolution condemning sexual assault that occurs in the Greek community. She said she thinks the resolution added little value to campus discourse and unfairly targets only the fraternities on campus. Emily Lewis, the […]
IFC bans alcohol over 15 percent ABV at in-house fraternity events
The Interfraternity Council voted Tuesday to ban all drinks over 15 percent alcohol by volume at in-house fraternity events. In a statement released by the council, the IFC Executive Board and Presidents’ Council also announced the passage of changes to their risk management policies during a regular council meeting. The policy changes will go into […]
UC will update Native American repatriation policies in accordance with AB 2836
The University of California will adapt its repatriation policies for Native American cultural property found on UC campuses to increase transparency and communication. Gov. Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 2836, which aims to improve the UC’s repatriation procedures, into law Thursday. Repatriation describes the process of returning the remains and belongings of Native Americans to […]