To: All campus
Nov. 14, 2022
Dear UC Merced students, faculty and staff,
Following up on our communication last week, the United Auto Workers Union (UAW), which represents Postdoctoral Scholars, Academic Researchers, Academic Student Employees (teaching assistants/readers/tutors) and Graduate Student Researchers, has begun a strike as of today, Nov. 14, 2022. UAW members are exercising their collective bargaining rights through campus demonstrations systemwide.
While we do not know the potential duration of the strike, the University of California is committed to continuing to negotiate in good faith and reaching full agreements as soon as possible.
As of now, we expect most classes will remain as scheduled, offices will be open, and the campus will provide normal services. Students should plan on attending their classes as usual and completing any scheduled assignments or exams.
We have posted answers to several FAQs and will continue to provide updates on the bargaining process on this website as they occur. For more information about this systemwide strike, please visit UCOP's website.
Sincerely,
Gregg Camfield, Ph.D.
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost
Sarah Frey, Ph.D.
Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Education
Charles Nies, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs
