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

Free professional development opportunities for the UC community

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June 13, 2023
Access to lifelong learning is one of the amazing benefits of being part of the UC community. Check out the following upcoming opportunities and start …

Last chance to vote! Retirement system advisory board elections end Friday, June 16

June 12, 2023
Remember to vote by June 16, 2023, for two open staff seats on the UC Retirement System (UCRS) Advisory Board. Six UC employees are running for the …

Annual medical plan satisfaction surveys launching June 13

June 9, 2023
On June 13, 2023, randomly selected faculty, staff, and retirees (as well as their spouses or domestic partners) will begin receiving requests to participate in …

Please share your experience using UCnet

June 7, 2023
UCOP Communications is launching a comprehensive overhaul of UCnet, one of UC’s essential systemwide websites for providing important news and information to faculty, staff and …

(K7) University of California Santa Cruz and AFSCME Local 3299 Public Notice for Sunshine

June 2, 2023
Related Links AFSCME 3299 – Opening K7 Negotiations UCSC Initial Proposals to AFSCME Local 3299 for the Skilled Crafts Unit K7 The Higher Education Employer-Employee …

UC updating COVID-19 vaccination policy to systemwide opt-out program

May 25, 2023
This has been updated from the announcement originally published on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with clarifying information about the proposed policy change. Since the University’s …

It’s time to vote! Election for retirement system advisory board open through June 16

May 22, 2023
The election for two open staff seats on the UC Retirement System (UCRS) Advisory Board is open through June 16, 2023. The Board meets three …

Updates to your health plan’s coverage for COVID-19 testing and treatment

May 17, 2023
While the Federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) ended on May 11, 2023, some medical plans are mandated to cover COVID-19 tests, vaccines, and therapeutics for …

UC staff leaders present: The Exit Interview

Dennis McIver
May 11, 2023
On June 27, at 11:05 a.m. (PT), all UC staff are invited to attend The Exit Interview, a special systemwide event featuring departing UC staff …

Staff Snapshot: Marissa Castoro, cancer survivor

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May 11, 2023
Senior Licensed Vocational Nurse Marissa Castoro found her professional calling during a pivotal life experience — while giving birth to her first son, Gianni. “I had …