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February 16, 11:35 pm

UC unions meet to discuss climate change, plans to go greener

Unions across the University of California met Tuesday to discuss their goals and how they can incorporate climate change and greener initiatives in their union. Representatives from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, the California Nurses Association, United Auto Workers Local 5810, Student Researchers United – UAW, University Council – American Federation of Teachers, University Professional and Technical Employees, and UC Green New Deal Coalition held a virtual cross-union panel to discuss their respective goals as unions, what they are currently doing and what they hope to achieve in the future. Read more...

Photo: University of California unions and the UC Green New Deal coalition held a joint panel to discuss how to integrate green initiatives into their respective labor goals. (Saumya Gupta/Daily Bruin senior staff)

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February 14, 12:27 am

UCLA skilled trades workers make progress in contract negotiations with university

This post was updated Feb. 13 at 11:39 p.m. As contract negotiations continue with UCLA, skilled workers are hoping for fairer wages and safer working conditions in light of increasing inflation and health risks posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: Murphy Hall houses the administrative offices at UCLA. Skilled workers at UCLA are currently negotiating with university administration for a new contract that includes improved working conditions and wages. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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February 9, 10:57 pm

Amendment to add 2nd voting student member to UC Board of Regents progresses

A recently proposed amendment to the state constitution would require the University of California Board of Regents to have two student regents with voting power, which would double the amount of student representation on the board. Read more...

Photo: The University of California Board of Regents (pictured) would be required to have two students with voting power on the board if Senate Constitutional Amendment 5 is passed. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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February 7, 1:49 am

Gov. Newsom introduces new community service-based scholarship for students

Students are concerned about the limited spots and effectiveness of a state program in which scholarships are awarded to students who complete a certain amount of community service hours. Read more...

Photo: Starting in spring quarter, students can apply for a new state program that would allow them to receive scholarships in return for community service. (Ashley Kenney/Photo editor)

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January 23, 10:57 pm

UC to offer course on Indigenous heritage preservation, repatriation

University of California professors are creating an educational online course about Indigenous peoples’ experiences to improve the University’s relationship with Indigenous communities. UC Office of the President is providing a three-year $879,000 grant to the Centering Tribal Stories project, led by Mishuana Goeman and Wendy Teeter. Read more...

Photo: “Carrying Our Own Ancestors Home” is a collection of videos featuring Indigenous individuals speaking about repatriation. It is the start of a larger University of California project called Centering Tribal Stories meant to highlight issues important to Indigenous communities. (David Rimer/Assistant Photo editor)


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