During its June 17-18 bargaining sessions, the University of California passed a strong new economic and healthcare proposal to the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME) for Patient Care Technical and Service employees. This new wage proposal offers AFSCME-represented employees increases totaling 26% over the course of a five-year contract for eligible employees. The proposal also reflects the new budget realities facing public entities across the state. Details about UC’s significant package proposal are outlined on UCnet.