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“UC Santa Cruz faces fresh round of austerity measures with systemwide hiring freeze” 3-19-25

March 19, 2025

In this recent article from the Santa Cruz Lookout about the UC-wide hiring freeze, UC-AFT campus rep Jeb Purucker highlighted...

January 29, 2025

Read the letter to Pres. Drake and UC Chancellors here: UC-AFT Response to EOs January 29, 2025 Dear President...

January 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...

October 4, 2024

In this article from the Daily Cal, Bargaining Team member Tim Vollmer reflects on the new Unit 17 collective bargaining...

October 1, 2024

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...

September 16, 2024

UC-AFT Statement on UC Campus Climate Policy Changes Executive Board – September 16, 2024 SUMMARY: New Speech and Assembly Regulations Threaten...

June 17, 2024

I don’t think it’s an understatement to say that 2023-24 has been a tumultuous academic year for many, and I...

May 23, 2024

UC-AFT President Katie Roger and VP of Unit 18 John Branstetter travelled to Washington, D.C. as part of a delegation...

May 22, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: UC-AFT Leaders Respond to Committee on Education and the Workforce Hearing Regarding Actions Taken by UCLA Chancellor...

May 22, 2024

At a press conference outside the Capital Building in Washington D.C., Unit 18 Vice President John Branstetter spoke out against...