❤️‍🔥 4811 EBOARD SLATE ALERT❤️‍🔥
Raj, Dylan, Ali, and Mary are running as REFORM UC-UAW, fighting for no tiers, no concessions, COLA for ALL, Cops Off Campus, BDS, and much more!! More info at linktr.ee/reformucuaw & flyers below 👇
All 4811 members can vote via email May 2-3!

how will we democratize (and strengthen) our union?

1. open bargaining. no exceptions.
2. develop/prioritize worker-led organizing/departmental stewardship
3. democratize grievances/contract enforcement
4. keep leadership accountable
peep the whole thing: reformuawucb.com/platform#vision

during and after the 2022 strike, many, MANY of us found ourselves disappointed, alienated, and frustrated by the opaque choices and poor communication made by the union leadership. we've tried asking for better and got nothing, now we have to make change ourselves.

we are so back

🚨🚨 @UAW2865 Executive Board announced a statewide referendum on the local's position for “a ceasefire and lasting peace” in Palestine on January 8-9th. While a referendum endorsing BDS is necessary, we oppose the executive board's current referendum plan 🧵

An important reflection on the just-announced ceasefire vote in 2865. Key takeaways: workers at multiple campuses are demanding BDS, not *just* a ceasefire. We need a process that takes that demand seriously and makes time and space for political education. Please read! 👇👇👇

Both UC Davis and UC Santa Barbara passed BDS resolutions tonight!

Six UCI students are facing conduct charges for voicing opposition to the genocide of Palestinian people. This sets an extremely dangerous precedent for freedom of speech, the right to free assembly, and critical debate in academia. Please sign the petition to support them!

Spurred by pressure from the rank & file, UAW has called for a ceasefire and has formed a 'divestment and just transition' working group to investigate their financial ties to Israel.

#Labor4Palestine : A last minute unconstitutional court order barring UAW 2325 members from opposing the Israeli genocide of Palestinians will not silence us. The vote will go through, the union resolution will pass, and Palestine will be free.

Sign it here yourself: tinyurl.com/uawbdsletter

BREAKING🚨Last night, at our Monthly Membership Meeting, UAW 2865-UCLA passed a Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) resolution. In addition to making clear our position in regards to a ceasefire and solidarity with Palestinian trade unionists, the resolution calls for

UCB English:

We call for the U of California and our union, the UAW, to join the international Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions campaign, a Palestinian-led movement for freedom, justice and equality.

full statement cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/vi…
alt text pastebin.com/HYSxhXZm

This short guide shares valuable lessons learned about building effective relations with trade unions to #StopArmingIsrael . Pls use & share widely. Download the guide: shorturl.at/oLWX0

From UCB Geography grads:

'As academics, we heed the call for solidarity from Birzeit University to not be silent about genocide'

Read their full statement cryptpad.fr/pad/#/2/pad/vi…
plain text pastebin.com/QWUSL6Yb

Incredible solidarity yesterday from University Council - AFT Bay Area Chapter librarians, lecturers, students, and faculty--demonstrating their support for a successful kickoff to librarian contract bargaining. Library workers power research, teaching, and scholarship across the UC!

Watch these protesters try to block a U.S. military cargo ship from heading to Israel. Dena Takruri reports.

HAPPENING NOW: A US militarily vessel destined to take military equipment to Israel is currently at the Port of Oakland. Communities currently protesting and we call on everyone to come out to the port to say enough is enough. No more US weapons to Israel for genocide!