Saturday, May 17

UCLA staff members struck by vehicle during AFSCME strike protest

Three UCLA staff members protesting on campus Monday were struck by a vehicle, university police said. A male driver struck the protesters at the intersection of Westwood Plaza and Le Conte Avenue at about 9:45 a.m., according to a UCPD statement. Read more...

Photo: The University of California’s largest employee union is holding a three-day strike after failing to reach an agreement in contract negotiations with the University. At approximately 9:45 a.m. Monday, three UCLA staff members were struck by a vehicle while protesting. (Niveda Tennety/Daily Bruin)


State auditor finds UC failed to complete 2017 budget audit recommendations

The University of California Office of the President did not finish its budget on time, which could affect the state government’s decision to allocate funds to the University, the California State Auditor said Tuesday. Read more...

Photo: The University of California Office of the President only completed six out of 10 recommendations from the California State Auditor’s 2017 audit, the auditor reported Tuesday. The UC disputed this and argues that based on its interpretation, it completed all 10 recommendations. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Three-day union worker strike to interrupt dining, custodial services

UCLA students living in residence halls will experience limited dining options during a three-day workers’ strike next week. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents service workers at the University of California, will go on a strike from Monday to Wednesday. Read more...

Photo: Bruin Plate will serve continental breakfast instead of its usual breakfast options due to a scheduled union strike next week. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)


Union workers plan strike after failing to come to an agreement with the UC

The University of California’s largest union announced Thursday it will hold a three-day strike in two weeks in response to a failure to reach a contract agreement with the University. Read more...

Photo: The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees 3299 has protested against the UC while negotiating for its multiyear contract. The union announced Thursday it is holding a strike in from May 7 to May 9. (Daniel Miller/Daily Bruin)


UC Board of Regents to no longer vote on tuition increase at May meeting

This post was updated April 26 at 4:34 p.m. The University of California announced Thursday it will not increase in-state tuition during its governing board’s meeting in May. Read more...

Photo: The University of California Board of Regents was originally expected to vote on an in-state tuition increase in May. However, the UC announced Thursday it will no longer consider the increase during its May meeting. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)


UC proposes for transfer program to guarantee systemwide admission

UCLA students and faculty said they think a new initiative that guarantees certain California community college students admission into the University of California would provide more opportunities for California students to attend UCs. Read more...

Photo: University of California President Janet Napolitano and California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Ortiz Oakley signed an agreement for a proposal to extend the Transfer Admission Guarantee program for qualifying California community college students. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)


Employee union unable to reach contract agreements with UC

This post was updated April 25 at 2:53 p.m. The University of California’s largest employee union claimed Tuesday that the University is taking advantage of low-wage workers by increasing their retirement age and healthcare premiums for the rest of the fiscal year. Read more...

Photo: The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 reached an impasse with the University of California over its contract negotiations, leading the University to set benefits for the rest of the fiscal year. (Daniel Miller/Daily Bruin)



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