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Court orders UAW strike to end across UC campuses
A Superior Court judge today (June 7) granted a temporary restraining order to the University of California, temporarily halting the illegal systemwide strike by UAW-represented employees across campuses.
UC sues UAW over breach of contract
In order to ensure that it can meet its commitments to its students, patients and campus community, the University of California filed a lawsuit today (June 5) against UAW, the labor union striking across UC campuses in violation of their contract.
PERB refuses to take immediate action to stop unlawful strike — complaint against UAW is still pending
The state Public Employment Relations Board refused to take action today (June 3) to end the UAW strike across University of California campuses immediately.
UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., statement on campus protests and arrests at UC Santa Cruz
UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., made the following statement today (Friday, May 31, 2024):
UC response to UAW strike expansion
Read a May 31, 2024 UC statement on the UAW strike expansion.
PERB issues complaint against UAW
The state Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) has issued a complaint against UAW today for its unlawful strike activity.
UC Affirms AFSCME's Right to Assemble
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.
University of California files injunction to end UAW strike
The University of California filed for injunctive relief with the state Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) this morning, seeking to enjoin UAW’s strike.
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.
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.
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.
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…