"The union is demanding higher wages and lower healthcare costs as workers struggle with living expenses in the high-cost communities where most UC campuses and hospitals are located."
"The strike would be a major blow to UC's operations, and would be the largest system-wide work stoppage since 48,000 unionized academic workers hit the picket line for nearly six weeks in 2022."
More than 40,000 University of California workers are set to strike unless their contract demands are met. The union, AFSCME 3299, seeks higher wages and housing assistance. A strike would disrupt medical procedures, cleaning, and dining services across campuses and medical centers. Essential workers, including custodians and patient care staff, are affected. The strike could be the largest since a previous work stoppage in 2022, impacting UC operations significantly. Recent contract agreements have been reached with other unions, but negotiations with AFSCME continue.
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