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Statement on Health Care Costs for AFSCME and UPTE Members
Health care costs are rising nationally, and the University of California is not immune. These increases are consistent with other public employers in California. For example, CalPERS announced an overall weighted premium increase of 10.79 percent for 2025.…
Statement on AFSCME Vote to Strike
AFSCME’s allegations of bad-faith bargaining are meritless. The University has had a robust economic proposal on the table for months which includes health care premium subsidies for lower-paid employees, 5 percent increases in 2025, and increasing the…
Statement on UPTE Vote to Strike
We continue to be disappointed by UPTE's unfounded allegations and rhetoric and its efforts to engage in a premature strike that will occur while we are still engaged in negotiations. For example, the University very recently passed a significant economic…
UC debuts digital portal to support transfer students/La UC estrena un portal digital para apoyar a estudiantes transferidos
As part of the University of California’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunity for all California students, the University has launched the UC Transfer Hub to offer a one-stop digital portal for students interested in transferring from a California…
Statement on AFSCME Assembly
We fully respect AFSCME’s right to engage in expressive activities on issues of importance to its membership.
Statement on UCLA Reply Filing in Frankel v. Regents of the University of California
Prior to the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, we have redoubled our efforts to combat antisemitism and enhance campus safety. UCLA and the University of California instituted systemwide reforms and programs to promote safety and combat harassment and…
A message from UC President Michael V. Drake: Working together toward inclusive excellence
The fall term is well underway at the University of California and we welcome our students, faculty, and staff to a new academic year. We are part of a truly vibrant community, home to a wide diversity of thought, identity, belief, and people. We recognize…
University of California, Librarians union agree on new contract
UC and the American Federation of Teachers have reached agreement on a new multiyear contract for Librarians across the UC system.
With AB 3059 signed into law, more babies in need will receive life-saving nutrition
The University of California and Assemblymember Akilah Weber are excited to see Governor Newsom sign AB 3059 into law. The bill, authored by Assemblymember Weber and sponsored by the University of California, will establish parity for coverage of medically…
Dr. June Yu appointed as vice president of UC National Labs
The University of California Board of Regents today approved the appointment of Dr. June Yu as the next vice president of UC National Laboratories (UCNL). An accomplished physicist and a seasoned University leader, Yu spent much of her career in various roles…
As Latino enrollment reaches record highs, UC celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month/La UC celebra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana con cifras récord de estudiantes latinos matriculados
To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of California is celebrating the achievements and contributions of Latinos past and present at UC as Latino enrollment reaches record highs for this academic year.
A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on the passing of Charles F. McMillan, former director of Los Alamos National Laboratory
“We at the University of California were stunned and heartbroken to learn of the tragic death of our friend and colleague Charles McMillan. Charlie was an extraordinary leader, scientist, and human being who made far-reaching contributions to science and…