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.

 

Highlights of first bargaining session for new Patient Care Technical and Service contracts

Jan 31, 2024
University representatives met with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local Union 3299 (AFSCME) on January 25-26, formally starting negotiations on new bargaining agreements for the Patient Care Technical and Service units.
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University of California graduate student workers end strike, ratify three-year contracts

Jan 13, 2023
Graduate student researchers and academic student workers at the University of California have voted to approve new contracts, ending their six-week strike on Dec. 23. Under the terms of the new contracts, these workers will be among the best supported in public higher education in the country.  Learn more about the agreements.
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UC enhances offers to UAW; proposes mediation to facilitate agreements

Nov 15, 2022
As you know, UC is currently in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) regarding four separate academic employee groups: Postdoctoral Scholars, Academic Researchers, Academic Student Employees (teaching assistants/readers/tutors), and Graduate Student Researchers. Below is information for you and your bargaining unit colleagues about UC’s latest offers and bargaining developments.
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Information about UC-UAW negotiations and a potential UAW strike

Nov 4, 2022
UC is currently in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) regarding four separate academic bargaining units: Postdoctoral Scholars, Academic Researchers, Academic Student Employees (teaching assistants/readers/tutors), and Graduate Student Researchers.
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UC offers higher pay and improved benefits for Academic Researchers

Oct 27, 2022
Recently, UC submitted an economic proposal to the United Auto Workers union as part of a multi-year contract to ensure fair pay for Academic Researchers. Key tentative agreements have been reached on Respectful Work Environment, Corrective Action and Dismissal, Time and Effort Commitment, Work-incurred Injury or Illness, and Nondiscrimination in Employment. Highlights of the proposal include:
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