Labor Relations News for Our Valued Employees

Hello, and welcome to In the Know—your go-to place for current and reliable labor relations information. 

It’s important to note that negotiations for full contracts of our systemwide bargaining units with unions are conducted by the University of California, not local campuses or health systems.

We know you may hear differing information about the status of union negotiations from various sources, so we wanted to make sure you are equipped with facts and information about what UCSF, UCSF Health and the University of California are doing and why.

UCSF and UCSF Health have a truly exceptional work force. Thank you for all you contribute, every day, to help UCSF and UCSF Health achieve its mission of caring, healing, teaching and discovery.

We invite you to check this site often. Questions are welcomed.

 

Update on Labor Negotiations with CNA and AFSCME

Dear UCSF Community,Late last night, the University of California reached a systemwide tentative agreement with the California Nurses Association (CNA). As a result, CNA has withdrawn its sympathy strike notice and has directed all nurses scheduled to work on Monday and Tuesday, November 17 and 18…
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UC and Nurses Reach Tentative Contract Deal: Nurses Strike Canceled

The University of California (UC) and the California Nurses Association (CNA) have reached a tentative four-year agreement that delivers meaningful pay and benefit increases for more than 24,000 UC nurses across the university’s medical centers and campuses. The strike staged by the American…
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Joint Statement from UC and UPTE: Agreement Reached Following UPTE’s Request to Resume Mediation

The University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union have reached a contractual agreement after 17 months of bargaining and three weeks of mediation. After talks broke down earlier this week, UPTE approached the mediator to re-engage with UC.
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Strike Notice: November 17-19

Dear UCSF Community,We have received notice that the California Nurses Association (CNA) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will hold a UC systemwide labor action beginning Monday, November 17.
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July 25 Strike Notice

We have received notice from the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299 that the union will engage in a 24-hour strike at UCSF on Friday, July 25, 2025.
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May 1 Strike Notice

UCSF has received notice that the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) intend to hold a systemwide labor action on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
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April 1 Strike Notice

UCSF has received notice that the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will hold a 24-hour strike beginning at midnight on Tuesday, April 1, and ending at 11:59 p.m. UCSF expects to sustain…
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February 26-28 Strike Notices

UCSF has received notification that University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) intend to hold a UC systemwide labor action at the end of this month. Strike Dates
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Updated Strike Notice: Nov. 20 - 21

Updated information about strike activity from Nov. 20-21. The AFSCME union intends to strike at all UC locations.
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Strike Notice: Nov. 20 - 21

UCSF has received a strike notice from the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union. We are taking steps to minimize disruptions across all three of our mission areas – research, education, and care delivery.
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