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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.
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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.

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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.
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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 that social, political and cultural issues — no matter how valid — that are not labor-related can support a labor strike.” 

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Following the mission to improve Central Valley health care

UC Merced breaks ground on a new Medical Education Building, scheduled to open in 2026.
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UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., statement on free speech and campus protests at UC Irvine

UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., issued the following statement today (Thursday, May 16, 2024):
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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.
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University of California campus guidelines on determining disciplinary actions

The University of California Office of the President announced today (Thursday, May 9, 2024) guiding principles for use by UC campuses in determining disciplinary actions.
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UC announces nationally-recognized firm will review actions that led to violent events at the UCLA campus last week

Today, the University of California announced that 21st Century Policing Solutions (21CP) will lead the independent investigation of the actions that led to violence on the UCLA campus last week. 21CP is a nationally recognized consultant known for expertise in policing reform, content-neutral policing of demonstrations, and helping higher education institutions enhance community safety.
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A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on free speech and campus safety at UC San Diego

A statement from UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on free speech and campus safety at UC San Diego (May 6, 2024):
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Statement on UCLA organizational change by UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D.

Statement on UCLA organizational change by University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D. (May 5, 2024):

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Statement from Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib

Board of Regents Chair Richard Leib today (May 1) issued the following statement:

The violence at UCLA yesterday was despicable and unacceptable. The Regents of the University of California will not tolerate violations of the law or University policy on our campuses, including unlawful encampments, hate speech, and other forms of protest not protected by the First Amendment. While we understand the passions surrounding Israel and Gaza, no cause is free from the consequences of conduct on our campuses.