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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.

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.

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…

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

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.

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.

UC Offers Expanded Economic Incentives to UPTE for Healthcare Professionals, Technical Employees, and Researchers on Oct. 16-17

The University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) continued negotiating contracts for healthcare professionals, technical employees, and researchers on October 16-17.

UC Continues Negotiations with UPTE for Healthcare Professionals, Technical Employees, and Researchers on Sept 10-11

The University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) continued contract negotiations on September 10-11 for healthcare professionals, technical employees, and researchers.

The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) Cancels Mediation Between UC and AFSCME

On August 28-29, the University of California and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees met with mediators selected by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), which oversees the two-day mediation sessions. Each party presented its position to a neutral mediator…

UC and UPTE Meet on Aug. 28-29 for Healthcare Professionals, Technical Employees, and Researcher contracts

The University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) met on August 28-29 as talks continued about new contracts for healthcare professionals, technical employees, and researchers.