Press releases and statements

Friday, May 17, 2024

UC files Unfair Labor Practice charge against UAW for illegal strike

The University of California filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) with the state Public Employment Relations Board today, asking the state to order UAW 4811 and its bargaining unit members to cease and desist strike activity.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

UC Board of Regents statement on conduct guidelines issued by UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D.

The University of California Board of Regents today endorsed the guidelines issued on May 9 by President Michael V. Drake, M.D.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

UC alumna appointed interim senior vice president of External Relations and Communications

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has selected Meredith Vivian Turner to be interim senior vice president of External Relations and Communications at the UC Office of the President.

Thursday, May 16, 2024

UC statement on UAW vote to conduct unlawful strike

“This strike is illegal,” said Melissa Matella, associate vice president of Systemwide Labor Relations. “UAW’s decision to strike over nonlabor issues violates the no-strike clause of their contracts with UC and sets a dangerous and far-reaching precedent…

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