If you are a faculty member, click here to download the attestation form.
If you are a UAW member, click here to download the attestation form.
Please visit https://teach.ucmerced.edu/Continuity to see tips on supporting students and academic disruption.
You may participate in the strike without any impact to your visa or immigration status so long as you are participating lawfully and peacefully.
There are ongoing discussions (including UC Office of the President Labor Relations and UC Path colleagues) about how this can be accomplished within current timekeeping and payroll systems. There are many ways in which pay to the affected folks are handled at different campuses, so there will not be a one size fits all solution. As solutions are reached we will be communicating those appropriately.
Consider the possibility that progress on research projects may be delayed. If you have questions about progress on research projects, contact the Office of Research and Economic Development.
The PI can ask the worker if they are planning on participating in the conference, for whatever reason, not necessarily regarding the strike. If they indicate they will not, then the PI can consider inviting someone else who will attend and benefit from the learning opportunity, and allocating the resources (travel/conference fees) to the use as they were intended.
No. Do not discuss the potential strike action or solicit any individual worker’s intention.
Workers in four bargaining units represented by the UAW:
We are unable to predict the duration of the work stoppage. The University of California will continue to negotiate with the UAWs leadership in good faith to reach an agreement on contract terms, and we will provide updates and additional guidance as needed.
No. It is not appropriate to ask anyone if they will be participating. Commenting on participation in the strike can be construed as interference or retaliation. If you have specific performance or personnel concerns, please contact the Academic Personnel Office.
