Tag Archive for ‘UC’

Examiner: C.L.U. Demands Resignation of UC Technology Chief

The University of California labor union (AFSCME) is demanding the immediate resignation of David J. Ernst, the university executive accused of pocketing more than $150,000 in improper expense reimbursements during his tenure at California State University.

LA Times: Abandoning California’s commitment to education

Budget cuts have left the state’s once-proud higher education system in shambles.

UC Students and Workers Set Principles for New UC President

A coalition of University of California Students and Unions representing University of California employees have issued a Statement of Principles today that establish five basic values that the next person selected as President of the University of California must adhere to in order to protect the long term health of the University System.

Tell UC You Oppose Shifting Healthcare Costs to UC Workers!

In 2008, UC is planning to shift additional health care premium costs to workers. UC employees say NO cost-shifting!

Health Access Raises Concern Over UC Two-Tier Plan

Health Access, a non-profit health care advocacy group, has notified UC Management of its deep concerns regarding UC’s high-low “option” for workers. Letter Attached.

UC Delays Paycuts for Pensions!

Lacking funding in the State Budget to cover UC’s portion of contributions for 2007/08, UC has rescheduled the start date for employee contributions, originally planned for 7/1/07.

SF Chronicle: Union Calls for Closer Look at Finance Experts

A University of California employees union is calling for closer scrutiny of the financial holdings of some outside experts who recommend how UC’s multi-billion dollar asset and retirement portfolios should be invested.

Saying No to UC’s Pay Cut to Fund Pension!

Although our UC pension is one of the healthiest in the nation and requires no additional contributions until at least 2009, UC has announced they will be asking employees to take an up to 8% pay cut by contributing to our own pensions, beginning as early as 2007.