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February 21, 2025

Dear Bruin Community:

The University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) union has notified the University of California Office of the President that their members at UCLA and across the UC system plan to strike Feb. 26–28. The American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) has also notified UCOP that it plans to strike Feb. 26–27.

Employees represented by UPTE include those who provide a variety of clinical and medical services, as well as scientific and technical support services for academic and scientific research. Employees represented by AFSCME include those who provide patient support services and service workers who provide custodial, transportation, dining, and other support services at campuses and medical centers.

These actions come as UC continues to engage in contract negotiations. UC has presented meaningful proposals to address union requests, including wage increases. Learn more about negotiations.

We support the right of union members to engage in protected labor activities. It is also important that UC maintain campus and clinical operations. UCLA, UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Medicine are developing plans to minimize disruptions.

University employees in supervisory or managerial roles should refrain from engaging in conversations with union members about any aspects of the strike, including whether or not union members will engage in strike activities. It is also important that supervisors and managers avoid making statements condemning or praising individuals’ strike activities, and refrain from dealing directly with union members in regard to negotiations or grievances. These guidelines apply to verbal and written communications, including postings on social media.

Individuals on strike are legally permitted to picket near the exterior of university properties and building entrances. Strike conduct that is unlawful includes, but is not limited to, blocking vehicles and/or persons from accessing a property/facility/building; preventing people from walking freely across spaces generally open to the public; interfering with meetings, classes, research or other university functions that are part of regular campus operational activities; threatening violence; vandalizing/defacing university property; and physical attacks. Importantly, the safety of our community is paramount and remains the priority during strikes and other related activities.

If you have any questions, please contact UCLA Campus Human Resources, Employee & Labor Relations at Labor.Relations@chr.ucla.edu or UCLA Health Human Resources, Employee & Labor Relations at UCLAHealthLaborRelations@mednet.ucla.edu.

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Thank you for your understanding as the UC continues to negotiate a way forward. I am hopeful that agreements can be reached soon.

Sincerely,

Darnell Hunt
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost