On May 4th from 5-7pm at Humanities 135, faculty, workers, and students will meet together to discuss an alternative Commission for the Future of the University. The first hour will consist of presentations outlining specific recommendations, while the second hour will revolve around a democratic selection of the top suggestions. After this meeting, we will present our recommendations to the media and the Office of the President.
On Wednesday April 21, UC-AFT Vice President for Legislation Axel Borg and UC-AFT Exectuive Director Karen Sawislak joined with leaders of other UC unions at the Capitol office of Senate President pro Tem Darrel Steinberg for an unusual face-to-face meeting with the University leaders on the subject of governance of the UC pension fund.
UC-AFT and the UC union coalition are continuing our work to block confirmation by the State Senate of UC Regent designate Charlene Zettel. Zettel is a former republican State Assembly member from east San Diego County.
UC-AFT questions the necessity of an even faster start-up of employee contributions now being urged by some faculty -- and UC-AFT calls for greater accountability in the management of the fund, including employee representatation on the UCRP governing Board.
