On February 19, 2025, over 100 academic workers rallied at UC Berkeley against President Trump's proposed NIH funding cuts that could drastically reduce research funding for universities. Organized by UAW Local 4811, this event coincided with similar protests nationwide, highlighting the detrimental effects of these cuts on scientific research and vital university services. The Trump administration's cuts aimed to promote efficiency but faced backlash after a federal judge temporarily blocked them. Rallying speakers emphasized that the reductions could severely impact essential services across educational institutions, threatening the infrastructure necessary for research and discovery.
Keith Brown stated, 'The NIH cuts proposed by the Trump administration are devastating to human lives and threaten the very foundation of scientific research at universities.'
'These cuts could eliminate funding that supports essential services in universities, affecting everything from maintenance to academic support for students and researchers alike,' emphasized a rally speaker.
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