At the University of California, Low Pay for Workers, Big Bucks for CEOs

by via Mike Hall, AFL-CIO

Thu, Jan 31, 2008 7:17AM

Wednesday, January 30, 2008 : Several thousand patient care workers at University of California (UC) medical centers and thousands of other UC service workers are paid significantly less than workers at other hospitals and universities in the state. But top executives recently pocketed big raises and bonuses, according to a new report.

The Center for Labor & Community Research and The Partnership for Working Families report finds that the UC workers, members of AFSCME Local 3299, are paid about 25 percent less than the “market rate” for similar workers in their communities.

The workers are seeking wages comparable to those paid for similar work outside the UC system. In addition, the workers want UC to create a step-increase system for wages, as well as the right to bargain over health care and to have a voice in the pension system. Following five months of difficult negotiations, the issue is now in mediation.

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