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Statement on AFSCME Notice to Strike

We fundamentally disagree with AFSCME’s claims of bad faith bargaining and characterization of unacceptable bargaining proposals. From January to May, University of California and AFSCME bargaining teams met 22 times and worked collaboratively on proposals…

Statement on UPTE Notice to Strike

At the same time UPTE is stating that the University refuses to bargain in good faith, the parties are bargaining over key issues of importance for these valued employees. Bargaining is scheduled for today and tomorrow at UC San Diego, where dozens of members…

Statement on Health Care Costs for Union-Represented Employees

Health care costs are rising nationally, and the University of California is not immune. These increases are consistent with other public employers in California. For example, CalPERS announced an overall weighted premium increase of 10.79 percent for 2025.

California’s Public Higher Education Leaders Reassure Communities After Presidential Election

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., California State University Chancellor Dr. Mildred García, and California Community Colleges Chancellor Dr. Sonya Christian released the following statement today, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024: 

Advisory committee named for UC Santa Barbara Chancellor search

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., has announced the formation of a search advisory committee of university faculty, staff, students, alumni and foundation representatives to participate in the national search for a new chancellor to…

Statement on Health Care Costs for AFSCME and UPTE Members

Health care costs are rising nationally, and the University of California is not immune. These increases are consistent with other public employers in California. For example, CalPERS announced an overall weighted premium increase of 10.79 percent for 2025.…

Statement on AFSCME Vote to Strike

AFSCME’s allegations of bad-faith bargaining are meritless. The University has had a robust economic proposal on the table for months which includes health care premium subsidies for lower-paid employees, 5 percent increases in 2025, and increasing the…

Statement on UPTE Vote to Strike

We continue to be disappointed by UPTE's unfounded allegations and rhetoric and its efforts to engage in a premature strike that will occur while we are still engaged in negotiations. For example, the University very recently passed a significant economic…

UC debuts digital portal to support transfer students/La UC estrena un portal digital para apoyar a estudiantes transferidos

As part of the University of California’s ongoing commitment to expanding opportunity for all California students, the University has launched the UC Transfer Hub to offer a one-stop digital portal for students interested in transferring from a California…

Statement on AFSCME Assembly

We fully respect AFSCME’s right to engage in expressive activities on issues of importance to its membership.

Statement on UCLA Reply Filing in Frankel v. Regents of the University of California

Prior to the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, we have redoubled our efforts to combat antisemitism and enhance campus safety. UCLA and the University of California instituted systemwide reforms and programs to promote safety and combat harassment and…

A message from UC President Michael V. Drake: Working together toward inclusive excellence

The fall term is well underway at the University of California and we welcome our students, faculty, and staff to a new academic year. We are part of a truly vibrant community, home to a wide diversity of thought, identity, belief, and people. We recognize…