Free Speech Rally at UC Berkeley, March 19
UC-AFT member Stephen Rosenbaum (UCB Law School) was featured in this news segment about the Free Speech rally at UCB on March 19, 2025. Go Team UC-AFT! […]
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“UC Santa Cruz faces fresh round of austerity measures with systemwide hiring freeze” 3-19-25
In this recent article from the Santa Cruz Lookout about the UC-wide hiring freeze, UC-AFT campus rep Jeb Purucker highlighted what’s at stake for teaching faculty and librarians: “It’s the university transferring its own budget woes and its own debt problems onto the people at the bottom,” he said. He argued that administrative positions have […]
Tribute to Michael Burawoy
Tribute to Michael Burawoy Written by Joanna Reed, on behalf of the UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter executive board David Skolnick, Timothy Vollmer, Jose Adrian Barragan-Alvarez, David Walter, Balthazar Beckett, Nicholas Dehler, Sarah Rosenkrantz, Tehmina Khan, Joseph Klett, Anibel Ferus-Comelo, Ramona Collins, Margi Wald, Jennifer Nelson, Cameron Clark, Catherine Bordel, Khalid Kadir, Barbara Barnes We, […]
Exec. Board letter to Pres. Drake responding to OMB suspensions of federal funding – Jan. 29, 2025
Read the letter to Pres. Drake and UC Chancellors here: UC-AFT Response to EOs January 29, 2025 Dear President Drake and UC Chancellors, This week’s memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the suspension of federal funding and grant programs has many UC-AFT members anxious and looking for answers. These cuts […]
UC Labor Coalition calls on Pres. Drake for stronger sanctuary protections – Jan. 16, 2025
Read the letter: 2025.01.16_UCSA_UCUC_Sanctuary January 16, 2025 Dear President Michael V. Drake, In light of the recent election and the upcoming transition to a new presidential administration, we, University of California Union Coalition and UC Student Association, request to meet to discuss the immediate and decisive action necessary to protect all members of the UC […]
“UC and librarians reach contract agreement for increased wages and support” Daily Cal (2024)
In this article from the Daily Cal, Bargaining Team member Tim Vollmer reflects on the new Unit 17 collective bargaining agreement saying, “We were successful because of the commitment, organizing, and contributions from so many librarians, as well as our allies including lecturers, students, faculty, and community members,” Vollmer said in the email. “Our significant […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UC-AFT Librarians Ratify New Contract
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UC-AFT Librarians Ratify New Contract Media contacts: UC-AFT President Katie Rodger (408-623-2601) UC-AFT VP of Unit 17 Kendra K. Levine (510-918-6093) UC-AFT Communications Chair Caroline Luce (860-778-8580) Librarians at the University of California, represented by UC-AFT (University Council, American Federation of Teachers), voted by an overwhelming majority to ratify a […]
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UC-AFT Statement on UC Campus Climate Policy Changes
UC-AFT Statement on UC Campus Climate Policy Changes Executive Board – September 16, 2024 SUMMARY: New Speech and Assembly Regulations Threaten Our Labor Rights UC-AFT’s Executive Board is deeply concerned that recent changes to the University of California’s “campus climate” policies will negatively impact our members’ protected rights to picket and protest, their reappointments, their workplace […]
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“Faculty Unions Across the Country Push Back against Congressional Hearing on Campus Protests As Attacks on Campus Free Speech,” Davis Vanguard (2024)
UC-AFT President Katie Roger and VP of Unit 18 John Branstetter travelled to Washington, D.C. as part of a delegation of higher ed union leaders to express their opposition to the hearings being held by the House Education and Workforce Committee, claiming their “extremist [Congress] members are intent on assailing academic freedom and silencing campus […]
PRESS RELEASE: UC-AFT Leaders Respond to Committee on Education and the Workforce Hearing Regarding Actions Taken by UCLA Chancellor Block
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UC-AFT Leaders Respond to Committee on Education and the Workforce Hearing Regarding Actions Taken by UCLA Chancellor Block Media contacts: UC-AFT President Katie Rodger (408-623-2601) UC-AFT Executive Director Bill Quirk (805-689-0645) UC-AFT Communications Chair Caroline Luce (860-778-8580) What’s Happening: Education and Workforce Committee Hearing 10:15 am EST Press Conference Tomorrow at 12:15 […]
