Vacancy Election Notice (Academic Researchers)
We will be holding a vacancy election to fill the Academic Researcher (AR) Joint Council positions, as well as vacant Executive Board positions. If you are interested in running for a leadership role in the union, now is the right time! If you have questions about any...
Updates: Flu vaccination and COVID-19 testing
Flu Vaccination Information On July 31, the President of the University of California signed an executive order that all UC students, faculty and staff on campus are required to receive the influenza vaccine by November 1st. Flu vaccinations are covered at no cost for...
Wednesday 9/30 at 9AM: Visa/Immigration Livestream on F-1/J-1 restrictions
On September 24, the Department of Homeland Security proposed a new policy that would limit many J-1 and F-1 visas to a strict four-year timeline and a two-year timeline for certain countries. If enacted, this policy would cause great disruption to international...
Register to vote and get involved with the 2020 election
Today is National Voter Registration Day! Please take a moment to register to vote, or check that you are registered to vote at your current address. The election is only 42 days away, and voters will have the opportunity to decide important races from the President...
Paid Leave Survey // Visa/Immigration Session Today at Noon
Reminder: Please fill out our union’s Paid Leave and Childcare SurveyOur union’s Paid Leave and Childcare Working Group is gathering feedback about how these issues impact Postdocs and ARs, especially during COVID-19. Thanks to the hundreds of Postdocs and ARs who...
California fires and blackouts – reach out if you need assistance
Wildfires caused by lightning strikes, drought and high temperatures are happening across California including near UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz and in the South Bay near San Jose. A number of areas are under evacuation orders or evacuation warnings and air quality is poor...
Aug 21 Visa/Immigration Info Session and International Scholars Working Group updates
Friday 8/21 at 12PM: Visa/Immigration Updates and Strategy Session Together with International Student/Scholar working groups at other UAW academic unions, we are hosting another online session for international scholars. Panelists will include immigration attorney...
More Paid Leave for Child Care // Our Union’s 10th Anniversary
Update: You can now use Sick Leave for COVID-19-related child care In response to our union’s demands for more paid leave that can be used for child care, UC has agreed to change its policy for the use of Sick Leave. From July 1 to December 31, 2020, accrued...
Victory! ICE directive on international students rescinded!
Big News: the Immigation and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just announced that they are rescinding the July 6 directive in the face of pressure from our union and other academic worker unions, University administrations, members of Congress, and allies across the nation....
Take action on #StudentBan: Info Session tomorrow 1pm
Monday’s announcement by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) of a modification to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) has caused widespread confusion and threatens the ability of international students to remain in the US. In response to demands from...