Tuesday, May 13

California PERB declares UC failed to recognize student researchers union

The California Public Employment Relations Board announced the University of California failed to recognize the UC Student Researchers United-UAW union. On Sept. 2, the UC filed a letter with PERB where the University stated it was willing to recognize approximately 11,000 graduate student researchers, however, it found the inclusion of fellows and trainees in the union inappropriate. Read more...

Photo: The California Public Employment Relations Board declared the University of California officially failed to recognize the student researchers union after the University’s response intended to exclude trainees and fellows. (Sakshi Joglekar/Assistant Photo editor)



Community members implore UC, UCLA to better protect undocumented students

UCLA students and faculty members are urging the university to protect undocumented students after the inaction of the University of California and UCLA to address the ruling of a federal judge in Texas who declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful in July. Read more...

Photo: UCLA students and faculty are pushing the university to do more to protect undocumented students after the ruling of a federal judge in Texas who declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program unlawful in July. The ruling prohibits the processing of new DACA applications.(Daily Bruin file photo)


UCLA may require booster shots for COVID-19 vaccine, awaits FDA authorization

UCLA is prepared to require booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine for all students as soon as this fall, according to campus officials. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals Aug. Read more...

Photo: The University of California will require COVID-19 booster shots if authorized by the FDA, and most UCLA students may be eligible by the end of the fall quarter. (Noah Danesh/Daily Bruin)


Student representatives raise concerns about UC tuition hike

Student leaders said the University of California’s plan to raise tuition would disproportionately affect transfer students and prevent qualified students from attending the UC. On July 22, the UC Board of Regents approved a five-year tuition increase which will charge each incoming undergraduate class a higher rate, but a student’s tuition will remain constant for a maximum of six years. Read more...

Photo: The UC Board of Regents voted to increase tuition for each incoming undergraduate class in July. (Jeremy Chen/Daily Bruin)





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