Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
UC Health to retain original health plan branding
October 5, 2022
Recently, you may have seen communication from University of California (UC) Health introducing UC Vita Health Plans as the new umbrella name for UC Care, …
More time to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver after recent announcement
September 30, 2022
Update, Oct. 19, 2022: Please note that PSLF is separate from and in addition to the one-time debt cancellation of up to $20,000 available through President …
Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief extended to Dec. 31, 2022
September 30, 2022
In recognition of the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, UC provided Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) in 2021 and again in 2022. The University …
Annual Health Net satisfaction survey
September 29, 2022
If you are a member of UC Blue & Gold, Health Net will be reaching out soon by email (see screenshot below for reference) with …
Professor Douglas Haynes appointed Vice Provost for Academic Personnel and Programs
September 22, 2022
A message from Michael T. Brown, Ph.D., Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Dear Colleagues: I am very pleased to announce the appointment of …
President Drake shares his priorities for UC
September 21, 2022
To the UC community, This fall represents the start of a new academic year as well as the beginning of my third year as president …
From President Drake: My priorities for the future
September 21, 2022
In all that we do, the University’s mission of teaching, research and public service leads to palpable progress for California and the world. Over the …
2023 Open Enrollment sneak peek, including Accolade
September 20, 2022
UC’s Open Enrollment for 2023 benefits begins on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 8 a.m., and ends on Friday, Nov. 18, at 5 p.m. You’ll have …
Staff stories wanted: How are you getting out the vote?
September 20, 2022
September 20 was National Voter Registration Day, and President Drake shared a friendly reminder that there’s no time like the present to make your voice …
Staff Snapshot: Dennis McIver, 2022 CUCSA chair
September 20, 2022
** Editor’s note: Since this profile was originally published, Dennis has taken on a new position as program manager in UCOP’s Office of Workplace Inclusion …