Thursday, May 14

People supporting the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 – a union representing about 40,000 UC workers – picket on UCLA’s campus. The union reached a contract with the University early Thursday morning after more than two years of bargaining, averting an open-ended strike hours before it was set to begin. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin staff)

AFSCME Local 3299 reaches contract with UC after 2 years, cancels indefinite strike

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A union representing about 40,000 UC workers reached a contract with the University early Thursday morning after more than two years of negotiations, averting an open-ended strike hours before it was set to begin.



Coach Cori Close signs new contract, continuing Fours Up for next four years

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This post was updated May 12 at 10:45 p.m. Cori Close spent the past two seasons picking up national coaching honors and championship rings – accolades that will now secure her spot in Westwood for the next four seasons.  UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close signed a new contract through the 2029-30 season, the team announced in a press release Tuesday afternoon.


Total campaign ban for USAC presidential candidate lifted despite violations

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This post was updated May 13 at 4:33 p.m. The USA Judicial Board ruled Wednesday morning that a presidential candidate for the Undergraduate Students Association Council could continue campaigning, despite a complete ban received from the USA Elections Board.


Bruins look to close historic regular season with 3-game series against Washington

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One of the Bruins’ most historic regular seasons is coming to an end. Their final stop – Seattle, Washington. And after an already program-defining season, this conference series marks their final opportunity to raise the bar before the postseason.


UCLA Alumni Scholars Club hosts annual haircut event for charity


Album review: MUNA’s ‘Dancing On The Wall’ has rhythm but inconsistently hits its marks


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Academic student workers and graduate student researchers represented by the United Auto Workers union recently ended a nearly six-week strike in which they called for better working conditions and equitable wages. The contract stipulates pay increases for all workers – for some, pay increases of up to 80% – as well as anti-harassment policies and increased childcare support. However, the negotiations have struck controversy among some UAW members dissatisfied with the results of the contract. What are your thoughts on this issue? Submit View results without voting »