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University Professional & Technical Employees is a member-led union of 20,000 workers at the University of California, DOE labs, & community colleges. upte.org


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Alright UCLA, it's your turn.

Join us NEXT THURSDAY to pack the table and make some noise for a transformative next contract that will reset UC's priorities and make sure our world-class institution is serving the needs of everyone in our state.

RSVP: www.upte.org/bargaining

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UC Davis Health Rehab workers are our newest strike school graduates đŸ’Ș

We help patients become as independent and self-sufficient as possible following severe injuries and illness—all we want is for UC to provide the staffing & work/life balance we need to care for patients #1u

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Convention delegate elections begin today! Our annual convention is an essential part of our union's democratic decision-making.

Find a list of delegates elected by acclamation, the candidates running in contested elections, and instructions for how to cast your ballot at www.upte.org/elections.

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Another successful strike school at UCSD Health for rehabilitation services workers! Do you want to schedule a strike school for your department? Contact your local member leaders or staff organizer to get started. Together, we are going to reset UC’s priorities. #UPTE #Union #ResetUCPriorities #1u

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Workers can change the world for the better. #UPTE #UnionStrong #UnionizeCalifornia

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A movement in the workplace, a movement at sea. UPTE members at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography secure a new sea pay agreement, navigating towards fair compensation for their essential roles. #UPTE #UnionStrong #UC #UofCalifornia #ResetUCPriorities

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The new sea-pay policy was a hard-fought victory across all seafaring departments. It aims to correct longstanding compensation inequities and significantly broadens the scope of what qualifies for sea pay. Read more with the link in our bio. #UPTE #Union #UC #ResetUCPriorities

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This week, UPTE made proposals to address burnout, turnover, and morale issues.

@uofcalifornia.bsky.social's bargaining team? They proposed banning us from marching on the boss and hid when 150 of our members showed up Tuesday to observe negotiations 🙃

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These case managers at UC Davis Health are our newest strike school graduates!

While we're hopeful we can settle a fair deal quickly at the table, we also aren't wasting time making sure that we know our rights and are ready to act ✊ #union #strikeschool

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Another powerful rally today at UCSF Parnassus—we rallied, we heard moving testimonials about the importance of this contract to our members and the communities we serve, and made sure @uofcalifornia.bsky.social knows that we're ready to fight if that's what it takes #union

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Usually, San Fransico is known for its fog, but we brought out the heat as we bargained with UC administrators today for a new contract that puts our patients, students, and research first. #UPTE #UnionStrong #UC #UofCalifornia #ResetUCPriorities

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We know strong contracts aren’t won at the bargaining table. It’s going to take all of us to reset UC’s priorities to serve all Californians. #UPTE #UnionStrong #UC #UofCalifornia #ResetUCPriorities

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It’s past time UC administrators bargain with us in good faith. #UPTE #ResetUCPriorities #TickTock

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We’re at UCSF, patiently waiting for UC administrators to show up to bargain in good faith. Where are they? #UPTE #UnionStrong

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THIS WEEK: we're packing the bargaining table to put UC on notice that we're organized, energized, and ready to fight ✊

UC needs to invest in the world-class patient care, research, and technical expertise we provide to California. RSVP so we know you're planning to join us: www.upte.org/bargaining

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UC systems administrators secured significant pay increases in a new tentative agreement. The victory follows years of dedicated bargaining, ensuring fair compensation for nearly 100 IT professionals. #UPTE #UnionStrong #Union #UnionizeCalifornia #1u

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SysAdmins work hard to support, troubleshoot, & maintain UC's computer networks so that the needs of our students, faculty, clinicians, & patients are met. Without them, our campuses, medical centers, & workplaces would struggle to function. Read the full story in our bio. #UPTE #UnionStrong #Union

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Welcome, Jere Justice, staff at UCI Health — Fountain Valley, and all staff at the new UCI Health medical centers and outpatient care offices to your new union, UPTE! #UC #UofCalifornia #UCI #UCIPride #UCIrvine

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Jere’s confidence in UPTE has spread to his colleagues, who are eager to engage in union activities and reap the benefits of UPTE’s hard-fought retirement plans and improved working conditions at UC. #UC #UofCalifornia #UCI #UCIPride #UCIrvine

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UPTE members in the Healthcare Professionals (HX) unit at UCSF are flexing their collective muscles, putting management on notice that we're organized and serious about our demands. #UC #UofCalifornia #UCSF #UCSanFrancisco

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Staff research associates and lab assistants marched on university management, demanding recognition of their vital work. The link to the story is in the bio. #UC #UofCalifornia #UCSF #UCSanFrancisco

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Our first week of negotiations with the University of California is in the books, and UPTE members showed up in full force. We'll be mobilizing to rally and pack the table next at UCSF on June 25 & 26. Read more: upte.org/uc-bargainin...

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On every campus, in every hospital, across every
@uofcalifornia.bsky.social workplace, UPTE members have their solidarity on full display while we begin our negotiations this week to reset UC's priorities đŸ’Ș

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UPTE members overwhelmingly believe that UC should set better standards for what it means to live and work in our state. Our campaign is about ensuring our world-class institution provides world-class services to all Californians.

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After more than a year and a half of preparation, UPTE's negotiating team of healthcare, research, and technical members is heading into bargaining with @uofcalifornia to fight for fair pay, safe staffing, career progression, professional development, and more.

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Who said that organizing doesn’t get the goods? UPTE members at UC Davis’ California National Primate Research Center successfully marched on the boss, demanding an equity review. The result? UC Davis workers won raises! #UC #UofCalifornia #UCD #UCDavis #GoAgs #LeadingTheWay

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Strong contracts aren't won by expert negotiators—they're won by broad and active participation in our union. Get involved by reaching out to your local leadership at www.upte.org/contact

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Last week, this fierce group of UPTE members came together as our statewide bargaining team to review the results of our statewide bargaining survey, continue discussing our upcoming negotiations with UC, and build our collective camaraderie and solidarity.

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Congratulations to UPTE associate faculty members at Mt. San Jacinto College on winning a tentative agreement! Stay tuned for more details soon. #UPTE #UnionStrong #Union #UnionizeCalifornia #1u #IAmMSJC #EaglesRise #CACommunityColleges

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“It’s the beginning of a win. It feels great, like a boiling pot finally releasing some pressure.” Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory workers win $10k+ bonuses through a pilot program and retention incentives, setting the stage for contract negotiations. #LivermoreLab #LLNL #MeetLLNL #UPTE

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This showcase of collective action marks a significant step towards equitable treatment and improved labor conditions. The pilot program & retention bonuses have set the stage for a more equitable and effective dialogue about the future of worker power at the lab. #LivermoreLab #LLNL #MeetLLNL #UPTE

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UC Davis workers in the technical and healthcare units have shown us what solidarity in action looks like! Use the link in our bio to read the full story. #UC #UofCalifornia #UCD #UCDavis #GoAgs #LeadingTheWay

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Business Technical Support Analysts (BTSAs) at UC Davis Medical Center recently won equity increases ranging from two to twelve percent, while Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) marched on their boss to deliver a petition calling for an equity adjustment of their own. #UPTE #Union

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“I couldn’t do it alone. It will take a movement, a union, to get what we deserve.” This month, we want to spotlight Gloria Hernandez, an UPTE Workplace Representative at Venice Family Clinic and social work associate. #UPTE #UnionStrong #UC #UofCalifornia #UCLA #UCLABOUND

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Gloria embodies the spirit of the labor movement, demonstrating through her actions and those of her daughter that change is possible when driven by conviction and solidarity. Read the full with the link in our bio. #UPTE #UnionStrong #UC #UofCalifornia #UCLA #UCLABOUND

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Over 95% of our bargaining survey respondents said UC should be setting better standards for what it means to live & work in our state.

So what is preventing UC from investing in front-line staff and prioritizing its mission? Learn more on June 5 at 6 pm: upte.org/townhall

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"On the picket line, meanwhile, Agnes Bolos [an AFSCME 3299 member] who works the front desk at UCSF, said she has to pay $133 a month to park at her job. She said she is also moving to Daly City because she can no longer afford to live in San Francisco.

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Enough is enough. Respect on the job isn't optional. It’s required. UPTE members working for the UCSF Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases marched on their boss, demanding better working conditions and respect for their vital work. #UC #UofCalifornia #UCSF #UCSanFrancisco

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You only need to look at upte.org/news to see evidence of their victories: pay equity increases, increased staffing, better shift differentials, improved schedules, and more.

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Two years ago, our union began to recruit coworkers to become unit and workplace representatives. We now have over 750 members around the state active in these roles, listening for issues in their workplaces and helping their coworkers take action to address them.

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Across the state, members are getting organized to tackle worksite issues and win a world-class contract this year that will reset @uofcalifornia.bsky.social's priorities—check out this packed room of rehab workers during today's lunch meeting at UC Davis! #unionpower #1u

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While UPTE is prohibited from calling a sympathy strike, we encourage you to attend rallies and picket lines before and after work and during break periods.

You can find FAQs at www.upte.org/uawstrikefaq

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As fellow union members, it is our responsibility to stand in solidarity with our striking UAW colleagues. We call on UPTE members to turn down any voluntary requests to perform struck UAW work and report any UAW work you are told to perform to an UPTE representative.

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We provide high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive services to vulnerable and underserved members of the community. Venice Family Clinic should understand that not negotiating with us in good faith risks patient health. #UPTE #UnionStrong #Union

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It’s time that Venice Family Clinic recognizes our worth and bargains for a contract in good faith. Along with Teamsters 2010 and AFSCME 3299, we demand that management returns to the negotiation table. How can we possibly care for our community when we’re not being cared for? #UPTE #UnionStrong

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UCSD Health IT workers secured an equity review and reversed strict policies, demonstrating the power of our collective action—a massive congratulations to everyone for their relentless efforts and determination. Let’s continue to strive for meaningful change! #UPTE #UnionStrong #UC #UofCalifornia

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“By building solidarity between workers, we hold an undeniable power. By coming together and not letting our differences divide us, we’ve shown that it’s entirely possible to push back against and reverse unilateral changes imposed by management.” #UPTE #UnionStrong #UC #UofCalifornia #ResetUC

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That's right—and if you have issues at work you need help with, let us know at upte.org/contact

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UPTE members at UCLA win a 5% equity increase and better shift differentials after negotiations with UC management. A testament to the power of collective action! Congrats to all involved for this victory in fair wages and working conditions. #UPTE #UnionStrong #Union #UCLA #UC

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“This victory is a testament to what we can achieve when we stand together, united by our commitment to fairness and equity.” #UC #UofCalifornia #UCLA #UCLABOUND

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