Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
2021 Open Enrollment: Meet ALEX!
October 12, 2021
¡Conozca a ALEX! (Ver en español) What’s your Open Enrollment strategy? Do you keep the same benefits every year and hope for the best? Pick …
Retiring in January? The “No Lapse in Pay” option may be for you
October 11, 2021
This past spring, UC introduced a new option for some prospective retirees: a guarantee that after retiring on July 1 they’d receive their first well-deserved …
A message from President Drake on Indigenous People’s Day
October 11, 2021
Today, we at the University of California acknowledge Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We celebrate with gratitude and joy the Indigenous peoples who have endured and thrived …
Flu vaccination requirement for UC students, faculty and staff issued for 2021-2022
October 8, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, the potential confluence of infections from COVID-19 and influenza poses a threat to the health and safety of the UC …
Extended Emergency Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 relief available to UC employees for 2021-2022
October 6, 2021
Oct. 6, 2021: This article has been updated with an extension to the deadline for using Emergency Paid Sick Leave. In recognition of the many …
Annual Health Net satisfaction survey
October 5, 2021
If you are a member of UC Blue & Gold, Health Net will be reaching out soon by email (see screenshot below for reference) with …
The results are in: UC’s Systemwide Engagement Survey provides roadmap for growth
October 5, 2021
Despite the impact of the pandemic and working remotely, UC’s 2021 Systemwide Engagement Survey showed encouraging signs of continued improvement for UC. This is the …
More time to use your vacation accruals: Extension through June 30, 2022
September 21, 2021
Though hopes were high for a return to normal this past summer, California continues to experience the disruptions and difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic. In …
Know your options in the class action settlement involving CalPERS Long-Term Care Plan
September 16, 2021
Sept. 16, 2021: Updated with additional resources from UC emeriti and retiree associations If you participated in the Long-Term Care Benefit Plan with California Public …
University of California, Santa Barbara, Teamsters Local 2010, Public Notice
September 10, 2021
Related Links University of California, Santa Barbara – Re:HEERA Initial Proposal Posting Process Teamsters Local 2010 Teamsters Local 2010 – Re: Initial Proposal for Successor …