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UCSB Librarians Strike New Contract with UC Following Several Months of Bargaining

UCSB librarians will begin working under a new contract, concluding nearly seven months spent bargaining with the UC.
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Police, UCSB Administration & Local Government Prepare for Deltopia

As Deltopia weekend approaches, student and local government leaders, UCSB administrators and law enforcement agencies have been collaborating to prioritize student safety.
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RCSGD Celebrates First Trans Week of Visibility

This is the first year the RCSGD has hosted a Trans Week of Visibility.
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Union Alleges Harassment in Unfair Practice Charge Against UC

The University of California’s largest employee union filed charges against the UC system last week for allegedly intimidating and harassing its workers during strikes over the last six months, acco...
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Union Employees Strike Amidst Contract Negotiations

Throughout the day, waves of union employees marched through campus with chants.
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Over 200 People Attend Vigil in Solidarity With Muslims of New Zealand

A common sentiment was expressed throughout all of the speeches: Love will overcome hate and fear.
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Two UC Unions To Strike Next Week, UCOP Calls Decisions to Strike “Unfortunate”

Next week’s strike was initially prompted by UPTE, which represents around 13,000 employees; AFSCME, which represents over 25,000 workers across the UC system, is striking in solidarity.
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Summer Cal Grant Bill Reintroduced to the State Legislature

SB 461 will provide up to nine units of aid per session to students eligible for Cal Grant.
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Southern California Edison Found Responsible for Thomas Fire

A more detailed report about the fire’s investigation will be “available as soon as possible,” according to the department.
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Hella Black Podcast Holds Live Recording at UCSB

The “Hella Black Podcast” centers on Black issues and works to uplift Black organizers.
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Baby Birds Expected to Hatch Across Campus in the Upcoming Months

As spring begins, hundreds of baby birds are expected to hatch across the UCSB campus in the upcoming months.
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Majority of UCSB Pre-Bio Students Decide To Switch Majors

Many students found that the administrators and advisors were at best overburdened and at worst outright unhelpful.
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Chancellor Yang Promises Fulfillment of Multiple BSU Demands

These proposals were part of the most recent set of demands BSU released to the university in February, but built upon over 50 years of efforts from previous generations of BSU students.
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UC Walks Aways from Elsevier Negotiations

UC’s past contract with Elsevier set them back $11 million per year.
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Four Orgs Express Interest in Empty UCen Space

UCPD was the first and only organization to express interest in the space as of December 2018.
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