As the world’s leading public research institution, UC depends on NIH funding for scientific advances that save lives and improve healthcare. UC has submitted a declaration in support of the California Attorney General’s suit to block NIH cuts. bit.ly/4hs4pY0

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🌹 Roses are red, violets are blue, University of California research saves lives and we need YOU! 💙💛 This Valentine’s Day, help us show love for life-saving medical research by emailing your lawmakers and urging them to #SaveNIHresearch ➡️ bit.ly/3EMtZbE

It’s disheartening that UPTE-CWA 9119 continues to talk about striking and insisting University of California come back to the bargaining table when they didn’t show up for the last scheduled bargaining session and then declared negotiations were at an impasse before responding to our offers.🧵

Our mission has not changed, and neither have our values. youtube.com/watch?v=EweZY_…

The UC Board of Regents has approved James B. Milliken as the 22nd president of the University of California system. A proven higher ed leader and chancellor of the The University of Texas System, Milliken brings a deep commitment to values that make UC a model for the nation. bit.ly/44hV1CJ

.University of California is the state’s second largest employer, contributing $82 billion yearly in economic output. CA’s future is linked to the future of the UC system. Funding UC now is an investment in our state’s future. The Sacramento Bee sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/…

Congress is debating legislation that would hurt students, families and communities across America. Join UC in asking senators to vote NO on these cuts and policy changes. bit.ly/3HNzOXV

🧵I want to be clear on the facts: University of California does not use quotas. Period. The university follows federal and state anti-discrimination laws, all of which prohibit using race, ethnicity, or sex as criteria in public employment, education & other areas. washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3…

.@CAGovernor Newsom and the Legislature have finalized the state budget. They’ve demonstrated their commitment to University of California by promising not to cut higher ed. That’s a major shift from the 8% cut proposed earlier this year. But, as always in Sacramento, it’s complicated. 🧵

Might be a short week—but it’s another busy one for University of California. Over the weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature finalized the state budget. What does it mean for UC? Our budget was held flat, but next year’s budget will need to backfill a $130 million cut from this year. 🧵

The Senate passed its reconciliation bill today and University of California just sent a letter to the California Congressional Delegation in the House urging them to vote NO on this legislation. Here’s why we’re opposed. 🧵

Welcome to our new handle for University of California labor news! UC proudly works with nine systemwide labor unions; this new handle is dedicated to keeping you informed about ongoing negotiations and labor relations.

We are Boldly California 💙💛

The University of California just received a document from the Department of Justice, which we’re reviewing. We’ve offered to engage in good faith to protect UC’s critical research mission, because a payment of this scale would be completely devastating. We know that this

Thank you, Governor Gavin Newsom.

.UPTE-CWA 9119’s decision to strike doesn’t help patients, researchers, or their members. UC will do what we’ve always done: show up, negotiate in good faith, and focus on real solutions.

Tune in on Thursday! President Milliken joins Kristen Sze ABC7 (a UC Berkeley alumna!) at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California to discuss his priorities for UC is this transformative time for higher ed. Watch virtually or join in person. RSVP required: bit.ly/4jyPNbo