Press releases and statements

Monday, January 12, 2026

Statement on UAW Strike Authorization Vote Announcement

We are disappointed by the news that UAW will be holding a strike authorization vote. We are currently engaged in sustained and forward-looking negotiations for a successor contract for the academic graduate student employees bargaining unit (Graduate Student…

Friday, January 9, 2026

UC statement on Gov. Newsom’s 2026–27 state budget proposal

The budget introduced today by Governor Newsom continues to provide critical support for the University and our students.

Thursday, January 8, 2026

University of California sets enrollment records

For the first time ever, UC’s total student enrollment exceeds 300,000 and California resident undergraduate enrollment surpasses 200,000.

Monday, December 15, 2025

UC Proposes Wage Increases, Reaches Tentative Agreements in Teamsters Bargaining

The University of California has proposed increased wages for more than 20,000 UC employees represented by Teamsters Local 2010.

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