Labor Relations News for Our Valued Employees

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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.

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A Letter to AFSCME Colleagues

Apr 19, 2018
Dear colleague: I am writing to let you know that UC is increasing your wages and providing you and your service worker colleagues with good health and retirement benefits. As we informed you, we recently presented AFSCME with a final settlement offer that included:
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Important information for UC employees about an AFSCME strike vote

Apr 19, 2018
AFSCME, the union representing UC’s patient care and service employees, has asked service and patient care employees to authorize union leaders to call a strike against UC. In UC’s view, strikes unfairly impact patients, students and employees, and should not be used as a negotiating tactic.
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Important information for UC counseling psychologists about an UPTE strike vote

Apr 13, 2018
The University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union that represents UC counseling psychologists, has announced it will be asking members to authorize a strike against UC. In UC’s view, strikes unfairly impact students and should not be used as a negotiating tactic.
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Important information for UC employees about an AFSCME strike vote

Apr 13, 2018
AFSCME, the union representing UC’s patient care and service employees, has announced it will be asking service and patient care employees to authorize union leaders to call a strike against UC. In UC’s view, strikes unfairly impact patients, students and employees, and should not be used as a negotiating tactic.
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A Letter to Service Unit Employees - English Language Version

Apr 10, 2018
Dear colleague: Your union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), has announced it will be asking you and other AFSCME-represented UC employees to vote next week to authorize union leaders to be able to call a strike sometime in the future.
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