On Friday, January 23, 2023, our Minnesota union siblings–including the St. Paul Federation of Educators (AFT) and the Minneapolis...
RESOLUTION (Passed 1/20 by UC-AFT Council): Solidarity with Striking Minnesota Workers on January 23, 2026
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Broad Coalition of Faculty, Staff, Students, and Unions Unite to Defend University of California System From Trump-Vance Administration Assault (9/6/25)
Lawsuit Challenges Administration’s Intimidation and Targeting of Higher Education San Francisco, CA – A broad coalition of faculty,...
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,...
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...
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...
“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...
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 UC-AFT VP of Unit 17 Kendra...
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...
Message to Members – 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...
“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...
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...
Watch: UC-AFT leaders join press conference in Washington D.C.
At a press conference outside the Capital Building in Washington D.C., Unit 18 Vice President John Branstetter spoke out against...
