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UC and UAW Begin Contract Negotiations for New Student Services Professionals Bargaining Unit
The University of California and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local Union 4811 began negotiations today for the first student services and advising professionals bargaining unit contract.Recognized by UC…
UPTE Rejects UC’s Proposal for Increased Wages, Medical Insurance Premium Discounts
The University Professional and Technical Employees CWA Local 9119 union today rejected a new package of UC proposals that included wage increases up to 20% over the three-year contract.
UC and UAW Begin Contract Negotiations for Graduate Student Employees
The University of California and the United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) Local Union 4811 began negotiations for a new contract for graduate student researchers and academic student employees (teaching assistants/…
UC Raises AFSCME Members’ Wages, Provides New Health Insurance Credits
More than 37,000 University of California employees represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Local 3299 (AFSCME) received a pay increase today of $25 an hour, or a 5% increase, whichever is greater, thanks to new terms…
University of California mourns the passing of former UC President Robert C. Dynes
The University of California community is deeply saddened by the passing of former UC President and former UC San Diego Chancellor Robert C. Dynes.
UC statement on 2025-26 final state budget
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement on the state’s FY 2025-26 budget.
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., names new UC Riverside chancellor
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. announced today (Wednesday, May 28) the selection of Dr. S. Jack Hu, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Georgia, as UC Riverside’s next chancellor.
Visionary partnership between UC Investments and Berkeley Institute for Data Science
UC Investments and UC Berkeley’s Institute for Data Science today (May 22) announced the formation of the AI Futures Lab, a new hub for groundbreaking research and collaboration at the intersection of AI, science and society.
UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (May 14) issued the following statement on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2025-26 revised budget proposal.
What they’re saying about the new University of California President James B. Milliken
James B. Milliken’s appointment as the 22nd president of the University of California has garnered praise from faculty, students, elected officials, and community leaders from California and beyond.
UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget
University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (May 2) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 “skinny” budget.
James B. Milliken named 22nd president of the University of California
The University of California Board of Regents today approved the appointment of James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of UC’s world-renowned system of 10 campuses, six academic health centers, and three affiliated National Laboratories.