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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…

We fully respect AFSCME’s right to engage in expressive activities on issues of importance to its membership.

Mediation between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) ended unexpectedly today after it was canceled by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).

Mediation began today between the University of California and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) to resolve an impasse declared in July. The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) oversees the two-day mediation.…

The University of California offered historic wage increases totaling $260 million to employees represented by University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) during bargaining Friday. If accepted, the wage increases would boost the pay for more than…

Contract negotiations resumed this week for the next Union of Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) contract with the University of California.  

Las propuestas más recientes aumentan la paga 10 meses antes de lo previsto y proporcionan hasta $6,000 en ahorros en el seguro médico

Newest proposals increase pay 10 months ahead of schedule; provide up to $6,000 in health care savings.

We honor and respect AFSCME’s right to engage in the lawful protest of employment conditions and believe the spirit of the activation of its members is not mutually exclusive from the values UC holds dear.

Lowest-paid union members will see a 47 percent wage increase over five-year contract