Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
2024 cost-of-living adjustments announced for UCRP benefit recipients
March 12, 2024
University of California Retirement Plan (UCRP) and UC-PERS Plus 5 Plan benefit recipients — including survivors, contingent annuitants and those receiving UCRP disability income — …
UC introduces employer-paid identity theft protection for faculty, staff and retirees
March 11, 2024
As part of UC’s commitment to the well-being and security of our community, a University-paid Identity Theft Protection Program through Experian will be provided for …
Apply to be the next staff advisor to the Regents
March 5, 2024
Jo Mackness, departing staff advisor to the UC Regents and associate vice chancellor of Residential & Student Service Programs in UC Berkeley’s Division of Student …
Introducing Medicare office hours and webinars
March 4, 2024
March 26, 2024: This story has been updated to indicate that Medicare office hours and webinars are ongoing. The transition to Medicare can be complicated …
Factors used to calculate UCRP payment options will change on July 1, 2024
March 4, 2024
March 25, 2024: The article below has been updated with additional information and examples to clarify the potential impact of these changes on prospective retirees. …
President Drake announces new Systemwide Office of Civil Rights
February 20, 2024
A message to the UC community from President Michael V. Drake, M.D. Dear UC colleagues: Over the past several years, we have worked collectively as …
2023 Cyber Risk Program annual report spotlights UC Cyber security initiatives
February 15, 2024
The Cyber-risk Coordination Center (C3) has just published the 2023 Cyber Risk Program Annual Report, spotlighting the initiatives, people, services, and tools that manage and reduce …
From President Drake: Take charge of the future
February 13, 2024
The California primary is March 5 — and at the University of California, we are continuing a proud tradition of civic engagement. We are equipping …
Farmers Insurance changes require your action now
February 13, 2024
Update, Aug. 8, 2025: Due to major shifts in California’s insurance market, the University of California has ended its contract with Farmers Insurance. As a result, …
Explore sustainable food systems in new UC ANR webinar series
February 13, 2024
Join the University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Sustainable Food Systems Strategic Initiative Panel for a free, two-part webinar series on emerging issues within the …