Press releases and statements

Thursday, May 14, 2026

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2026-27 revised budget proposal

University of California President James B. Milliken today (May 14) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2026-27 revised budget proposal.

Thursday, May 14, 2026

UC and AFSCME Reach Tentative Contract Deal; Strike Averted

The University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees union reached a tentative contract agreement early Thursday morning, shortly after a systemwide open-ended strike was scheduled to begin. The tentative…

Monday, May 11, 2026

UC Enhances Economic Proposal as AFSCME Counters Ahead of Planned May 14 Strike

Despite making meaningful progress at the bargaining table this week, AFSCME declined another UC offer that would have increased pay by more than 34% and provided $2,000 ratification bonuses to eligible employees.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Katherine Yelick named director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

The University of California Board of Regents today (May 5) approved UC President James B. Milliken’s recommendation of the appointment of Katherine “Kathy” Yelick as the ninth director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). An…

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