UAW Files Charges Against UC Admin, Will Strike if Necessary

If you have been following our regular bargaining updates, you know that these practices of stalling, withholding pertinent information, and sending people to the table who do not have the authority to make agreements constitute an ongoing obstructionist trend since negotiations began in March. The bargaining committee remains committed to doing everything in our power to reach an agreement with the university administration by September 30th. However, if the administration continues to bargain in bad-faith , we are prepared to call a strike.

You can see our press release on filing ULP charges here: http://www.uaw2865.org/news/current.php

We’ve also received strong support from the UC Student Association:
http://www.uaw2865.org/news/files/UCSA_Press_Release_09252007.pdf

Meetings to prepare for the expiration of our contract are currently being held in departments and hiring units across campus. If you’re not already involved, the time is now! Your campus’ contact information is provided below.

In solidarity,

UAW 2865 Bargaining Committee

Tarone Bittner, Davis Unit Chair
Toi Carter, Riverside Recording Secretary
Meaghan Chadwick, Merced Unit Chair
Clinton Christensen, San Diego Recording Secretary
Cassandra Engeman, Santa Barbara Recording Secretary
Michelle Gallagher, Los Angeles Unit Chair
Tim Gutierrez, Davis Recording Secretary
Adam Hefty, Santa Cruz Recording Secretary
Samantha Iyer, Berkeley Recording Secretary
Jamie Keeton, Los Angeles Recording Secretary
Daraka Larimore-Hall, Santa Barbara Unit Chair
Christine Petit, Riverside Unit Chair
Dan Roth, Berkeley Unit Chair
David Selby, San Diego Unit Chair
Sara Smith, Santa Cruz Unit Chair
Coral Wheeler, Irvine Recording Secretary

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060
phone: (831) 423-9737 / fax: (831) 423-3606
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