Press releases and statements

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Statement on April 1 UPTE and AFSCME Strike

We have met with AFSCME and UPTE for months to try to settle these contracts, offering generous wage increases, monthly credits to reduce health care expenses for lower-wage earners, expanded sick leave, and improved ability to schedule vacation time. We’ve…

Friday, March 21, 2025

Statement on AFSCME and UPTE Strike Notice

At a time when the University of California is facing funding reductions at both the state and federal levels and preparing for significant financial challenges ahead, we are concerned about UPTE and AFSCME’s plans to strike again. These strikes put a…

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Statement by UC Board of Regents Chair Janet Reilly on the use of diversity statements in university hiring processes

Today, the UC Board of Regents directed the University to eliminate any required diversity statements for new hires. While the University has no systemwide policies requiring the submission of diversity statements as part of employment applications, some…

Thursday, February 27, 2025

UC President Michael V. Drake statement on the American Dream and Promise Act

University of California President Michael V. Drake, M.D., today (Feb. 27) issued the following statement on the re-introduction of the American Dream and Promise Act.

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