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Employee News

Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.

Departing Staff Advisor Andenet Emiru on the “strength, resilience and unity” of UC staff

Andenet with his wife, Woubejig, daughter, Solie, and son, Annu.
April 2, 2025
Andenet Emiru, departing staff advisor to the Regents, entered the role with a commitment to advocating for positive changes for staff, observing, “impact isn’t always …

UC Travel is a finalist for an international sustainability award

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April 1, 2025
UC Travel has been selected as a finalist in the 2025 Business Travel Sustainability Awards in recognition of its sustainable practices.

Discover the redesigned myUCretirement.com — built just for you

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April 1, 2025
A fresh look. A better experience. All the resources you need to make the most of your UC retirement benefits. If you haven’t explored the …

File your 2024 Health and DepCare FSA claims by April 15

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March 26, 2025
The Health and Dependent Care (DepCare) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) both let you save on your taxes by taking pretax money from your paycheck each month to …

UC Systemwide Procurement honored in the WBEC Pacific 2024 Business Excellence Awards

UC accepts its 2024 WBEC Pacific Business Excellence Awards. (From left) UC Associate Vice President & Chief Procurement Officer Paul Williams, President and CEO of the Women's Business Enterprise Council - Pacific Janice Greene, and UC Systemwide Procurement Director of Impact, Policy and Compliance Abim Odusoga.
March 26, 2025
UC’s procurement team was recognized in two categories — including Agency of the Year.

Retiring on July 1? Starting April 1, you can apply for retirement with “no lapse in pay”

March 25, 2025
If you’re planning to retire on July 1, 2025, congratulations! The UC Retirement Administration Service Center has services designed to make the retirement process easier …

Council of UC Staff Assemblies shares quarterly meeting update

Council of UC Staff Assemblies (CUCSA) group photo on state capitol steps
March 24, 2025
Throughout the event, CUCSA delegates focused on policy and advocacy work around their goals of ensuring that the university supports staff.

UCnetwork: March 2025

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March 19, 2025
Read the March issue of our UC systemwide staff newsletter to stay up-to-date and connected with our diverse university community.

2025 cost-of-living adjustments announced

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March 19, 2025
University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) and UC-PERS Plus 5 Plan benefit recipients, including those receiving survivor and UCRP disability income, will receive a cost-of-living …

A message from UC President Michael V. Drake on the University of California’s financial outlook

President Drake at his desk overlooking downtown Oakland
March 19, 2025
President Drake shares a message with the UC community on the university’s response to federal and state funding reductions.