University of California student workers plan to call for higher wages and protections against sexual harassment when they begin collectively bargaining with the UC on Wednesday. Read more...
Photo: (Daily Bruin file photo) UAW Local 2865, the UC student-workers union which represents teacher assistants and graduate student instructors, will begin collectively bargaining with the UC on Wednesday.
The federal government announced earlier this month it will cut off funding for research projects with principal researchers who have committed or are under investigation for sexual harassment. Read more...
Photo: The National Science Foundation announced Feb. 8 it will require organizations it funds to report complaints of sexual harassment and added it would suspend or terminate an award if serious charges are made against personnel. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The University of California and student leaders are asking for additional funding from state legislators to prevent a future tuition hike. The UC is requesting $105 million in funding to replace its proposed 2.5 percent tuition hike for the 2018-2019 academic year and pay for resources to accommodate larger class sizes following increases in enrollment for undergraduate and graduate students, University spokesperson Dianne Klein said in an email statement. Read more...
Photo: UC President Janet Napolitano, UC Student Association President Judith Gutierrez and UC Student Regent Paul Monge met with state legislators Wednesday to discuss UC’s budget plans and answer legislators’ questions. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
Black student leaders said they think their concerns were ignored at a recent University of California Student Association conference and are calling on the association to better support black students across the UC. Read more...
Photo: Several student leaders have called on the University of California Student Association to provide more funding for black student groups and support to addressing discrimination against black students. (Daily Bruin file photo)
The University of California announced Tuesday it is forming a coalition with other universities to help combat climate change. The University Climate Change Coalition consists of 13 North American research universities that have committed to advocating for a low-carbon future. Read more...
Photo: Members of UC3 will partner with businesses and regional governments to create a plan to help local communities cut carbon emissions, said UC President Janet Napolitano. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
The University of California Office of the President may cut expenses by up to 50 percent following a report published by a consulting group. The Huron Consulting Group Inc. Read more...
Photo: An independent consulting group recommended overhauling University of California Office of the President’s structure, by taking steps such as moving management of the UC medical systems to a statewide network, relocating programs to other campuses, eliminating post doctoral fellowships and cutting funds for some departments. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)
The University of California’s largest employee union organized protests on all UC campuses Thursday calling for higher wages and a safer working environment, as well as to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the deaths of two union workers. Read more...
Photo: Hundreds of workers attended protests on all UC campuses Thursday, organized by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 3299, the UC’s largest employee union. (Jenna Nicole Smith/Daily Bruin)
