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Press ReleasesOpinion Editorial Friday, November 20, 2009 "When middle-class families are excluded from the dream of college for their children and when low wage workers are thrown to the side for executive perks, we must ask ourselves what went wrong." [ download document ]August 18, 2009 In spite of favorable financial ratings, the UC Regents have declared a financial emergency allowing the University President to unilaterally impose extraordinary budgetary actions. AFSCME Local 3299 proposes alternative emergency budget measures that protect crucial student and patient care services, while redirecting funds from areas that can most withstand temporary reductions. 2009-06-08 Senator Leland Yee has secured bipartisan support for dramatic reform of the UC System, in order to hold UC accountable to the people of California. [ visit site ]2009-02-13 98% of Service Workers Vote Yes To New Contract That Will Start To Lift Thousands of Families Out of Poverty Berkeley Daily Planet Commentary [ more ]2009-01-16 Our message was clear: "Living in poverty is no fun! Yudof, Blum get it done!" [ visit site ]2008-12-19 Art Pulaski's Letter to President Yudof Letter from Alameda CLC to Yudof Letter from San Diego CLC to Yudof Assemblymember Portantino's Letter [ download document ]2008-10-20 Senator Leland Yee's Press Release Senator Gloria Romero's Press Release [ download document ]2008-05-29 JOINT STATEMENT RE: NEGOTIATIONS [ download document ]2008-05-13 For ten months, UC’s medical and service workers have been trying to protect quality patient care and CA communities, reporting that lack of competitive wages is impacting the University’s ability to retain its best staff. Fact-Finder's Complete Report here [ visit site ]2008-01-15 2007-10-12 AFSCME Local 3299 Sponsored Legislation Ends Veil of Secrecy on all UC Employee Compensation Issues [ more ]2007-08-01 Oakland, CA – University of California has contracted the Tobacco Industry strategist Hill and Knowlton for public relations work. Hill and Knowlton has a clear track record of confusing the public on matters of health care, the environment, and corporate accountability. [ more ]2007-05-02 In one of the city's biggest protests in recent memory, hundreds of UC Davis food workers and supporters marched down Russell Boulevard, and 24 were arrested Tuesday for staging a sit-in at the Anderson Road intersection. [ visit site ]2006-04-06 Join hundreds of thousands of us in telling Congress that we need real, comprehensive immigration reform – not anti-immigrant scapegoating. Tell Congress that you want immigration reform that:
Students and faculty around the state are standing up and speaking out against the budget cuts and rapidly rising student fee increases threatening California’s higher education system. Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico, supported by faculty and students across the state, introduced AB 656 earlier this year to re-commit California to invest in higher education. The bill would raise $1 billion for our community colleges and public universities. It was approved by the Assembly Higher Education Committee in July. Now Majority Leader Torrico is issuing a Call to Action to gather 100,000 supporters for AB 656 in 100 days. Make your voice heard. [ more ]Note To ReportersLocal 3299 is committed to providing fast, accurate information to reporters. Our staff include several former reporters who are available to help you meet deadlines and provide extensive background. But we also believe that the best spokespeople are union members themselves. In most cases, we'll strive to connect you directly with workers who can speak in the own voice and express their own views. AFSCME Local 3299 staff contacts:Lakesha Harrison, President, (310) 877-6878 Ali Cooper, Political and Legislative Affairs Director, (916) 281-7170 send email» |
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