Friday, June 27

Postdoctoral scholars’ union negotiates new contract with UC

This post was updated Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m. University of California postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers said they hope their new contract with the UC is more supportive of their rights to an equitable workplace amid ongoing negotiations. Read more...

Photo: The union representing University of California postdoctoral scholars and academic researchers is currently negotiating a new contract with the UC as its old contract is set to expire Nov. 29. (Tanmay Shankar/Daily Bruin senior staff)


UC lecturers cancel planned strike after reaching new contract agreement

This post was updated Nov. 17 at 11:33 p.m. University of California lecturers will no longer strike after coming to a tentative agreement with the UC on contract negotiations Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Caroline Luce, a history lecturer and member of the University Council-American Federation of Teachers spoke about celebrating the union’s new contract agreement. University of California lecturers canceled their plans to strike after settling negotiations with the UC. (Lauren Man/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Lecturers to strike for unfair labor practices across UC campuses

This post was updated Nov. 14 at 4:07 p.m. Members of a University of California lecturers’ union will go on strike across all campuses Wednesday and Thursday. Read more...

Photo: University of California lecturers held informational pickets in October about their ongoing contract negotiations with the UC. Lecturers will officially strike Wednesday and Thursday. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin staff)


Dining hall labor shortages lead to longer lines, low-quality food across UC

Multiple University of California campuses are facing labor shortages in their dining halls, impacting employees’ and students’ on-campus dining experiences. In September, the United States workforce was 5 million people fewer than before the COVID-19 pandemic because of a multitude of factors, including the risk of getting COVID-19, wanting to explore different job prospects, and child care issues, according to The New York Times. Read more...

Photo: Dining halls across University of California campuses are employing fewer dining hall workers this quarter compared to previous years. (Photo by Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin. Photo Illustration by Katelyn Dang/Illustrations director)



UCLA community protests UC’s refusal to recognize student researchers union

Graduate students, undergraduate students and supporters from other labor unions rallied outside Young Hall on Thursday in protest of the University of California’s refusal to recognize the graduate student researcher union. Read more...

Photo: Natalie Moncada, a molecular, cellular and integrative physiology doctoral student, spoke at the rally about their experiences as a graduate student researcher. (Ariana Fadel/Daily Bruin staff)



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