Campus groups, workers’ unions plan rally
A rally is planned on campus Thursday in opposition to potential tuition hikes at the University of California and in support of workers’ rights across the UC system.
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Tag Archives: AFSCME Local 3299
UC workers protest as negotiations begin with campus
AFSCME Local 3299 entered negotiations with the UC today over a new contract, and several union members and other protesters demonstrated near Sproul Plaza for better benefits including job security, fair wages and workplace rights. Read More…
New legislation could limit out-of-state enrollment at UC campuses
A new piece of California legislation that would limit out-of-state enrollment at each UC campus will likely face opposition from the university. Senate Constitutional Amendment 22, introduced Tuesday by state Senator Michael Rubio, D-Shafter, would establish a 10 percent cap on out-of-state enrollment in any incoming class — which includes Read More…
Following up on I-House
Beef With Bureaucracy
About a month ago, I wrote about an employee at the International House on the UC Berkeley campus who said that managerial demands and certain employment practices had led him to feel harassed at work. Now, I am following up in an effort to learn which issues have been resolved, Read More…
Contract gives lecturers 3 percent raise, voice in online course implementation
A union representing over 3,000 lecturers almost unanimously ratified a labor agreement with the University of California in an online vote last week, according to a Monday press release from the UC Office of the President. The newly ratified contract includes a 3 percent merit raise for the 2011-12 academic Read More…
University of California and employee union agree on contract increasing pay
The University of California and a union representing more than 20,000 employees at the university have agreed on a new contract that will increase pay, the UC Office of the President announced Monday. The recently ratified contract — which was a reopener on a 2008 contract between American Federation of Read More…
Unheard and overworked
This week, I will do my best to outline the story of an employee working for the International House at UC Berkeley. According to this individual, who wishes to remain anonymous to protect his job, certain I-House practices — including hiring contracted workers and allowing less time to complete a Read More…
UC Regent David Crane’s confirmation unlikely
The window on David Crane’s confirmation to the UC Board of Regents is closing, with the California State Senate entering interim study recess earlier this month without taking any action on the appointment.