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.

 

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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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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