UC News

November 14, 2019

In Photos | AFSCME Strikes for Sixth Time in Two Years

By Daily Nexus Photography

AFSCME 3299 represents more than 24,000 health care and service employees across the UC system.

November 13, 2019

UC Study Abroad Suspends Spring Hong Kong Program, Citing Safety Concerns

By Sanya Kamidi

All of the UC students currently in Hong Kong are attending one of three schools: University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong or Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. 

November 12, 2019

A.S. Senate Passes Resolution Proposing a Ban on Toxic Herbicides Use at UCSB, UC System

By Chloe Kimmel

The resolution was authored by On-Campus Senator Austin Foreman and Off-Campus Senator Tianna White.

November 10, 2019

“Our struggles as students are intertwined with the struggles of workers”: A.S. Senate Endorses Upcoming AFSCME Strike

By Jackson Guilfoil

The Senate’s resolution also asks Chancellor Henry T. Yang to write a letter to several UC institutions to express support for AFSCME 3299 contract demands.

November 7, 2019

Supreme Court Begins University of California DACA Arguments

By Katherine Swartz

The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration rescinded the program on “nothing more than unreasoned executive whim,” and that its removal is “unconstitutional, unjust, and unlawful.”

November 6, 2019

AFSCME Files Six New Unfair Labor Practice Complaints Against UC, Plans To Strike Nov. 13

By Max Abrams

The UC's largest workers union filed six new unfair labor practice complaints against the university system on Nov. 1 and plans to strike on Nov. 13.

November 4, 2019

Academic Researchers United, UC Announce Tentative Contract

By Jackson Guilfoil

The negotiation was not seamless; just last month, ARU created a petition demanding an end to bargaining delays. 

October 18, 2019

Congressman Carbajal Pushes for Pell Grant Award Increase

By Simren Verma

The bill aims to “give middle-class families access to the maximum Federal Pell Grant” and “increase college transparency.”

October 17, 2019

Community Leaders and Students Discuss Basic Needs at On-Campus Town Hall Event

By Max Abrams

Students directed questions about basic needs — which encompass housing, food insecurity and money — to a panel of five members.

October 11, 2019

Gov. Newsom Signs “Abortion Pill” Bill Into Law

By Sanya Kamidi

A similar bill, Senate Bill 320, made it through the California State Assembly and Senate last year before it was vetoed by former Gov. Jerry Brown.

October 11, 2019

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Encouraging Voter Turnout & Education Into Law

By Alexandra Leal Silva

The bill aims to enhance voter registration by directing campuses to hire civic and voter empowerment coordinators to develop a civic and voter empowerment action plan.

October 11, 2019

Gov. Newsom Signs New Senate Bill to End UC’s “Wage Theft” Exemption

By Max Abrams

The bill mandates that the UC pay its nearly 140,000 employees on their regularly scheduled payday.

October 10, 2019

Ten Takeaways From UC Payroll Data

By Jackson Guilfoil

The unabridged list of employee payroll information can be found on the UCOP website.

September 26, 2019

UC Student Governments Call for Divestment of Thirty Meter Telescope Project

By Max Abrams

The letter asks the UC to cease funding for TMT and for any faculty or staff working on the project to “speak out against the exploitation of Mauna Kea.” 

September 26, 2019

UC Academic Researchers Sign Petition Calling on Administration To End Contract Delays

By Madeline Thompson

ARU obtained signatures from over 2,200 members across the UC campuses for the petition.

September 19, 2019

Upcoming Year Will Be UC President Napolitano’s Last In Office

By Evelyn Spence

Napolitano, who announced her decision at the UC Regents meeting at UC Los Angeles, took over as UC president after former President Mark Yudof resigned in 2013.