Dear Colleagues and Students,
As you may know, the United Auto Workers (UAW), which represents four bargaining units of UC academic appointees, voted earlier this month to authorize strike activity. The UAW announced earlier today that UAW-represented employees at UC San Diego will strike on Monday, June 3. Individuals represented by the UAW include:
● Academic Student Employees (ASEs), which includes teaching assistants/associates/readers/tutors
● Academic Researchers (ARs)
● Graduate Student Researchers (GSRs)
● Postdoctoral Scholars
The duration of the strike is unknown. The University of California filed an amended request for injunctive relief on May 29, asking the state Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to have a court rule to end the UAW strike across UC campuses immediately. A decision on that request has not yet been announced.
UC San Diego will take the steps within its power to minimize disruption to learning and research during this strike. At this time, there are no plans to change class schedules, office hours or campus services; however, some undergraduate, graduate and research activities could be impacted. UC San Diego has created an online FAQ with more information about learning and research continuity. This information will continue to be updated as needed.
Thank you for your continued flexibility during this time.
