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

Departing Staff Advisor Lucy Tseng on building relationships (over Zoom), expressing gratitude and paying it forward

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March 24, 2022
As a child, Lucy Tseng, outgoing staff advisor to the Regents and regional director for UCLA Giving, was inspired by her mother’s work translating for other …

Be careful about financial adviser solicitations

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March 24, 2022
UC retirees and employees recently have reported unauthorized and misleading financial adviser solicitations. These messages, delivered through emails, invitations, and cold calls, often purport to …

An important message about pharmacy benefits through Navitus Health

March 22, 2022
On Monday, March 21, 2022, the message below was sent to members of UC medical plans with pharmacy benefits administered by Navitus Health. Dear valued …

2022 cost-of-living adjustments announced for UCRP benefit recipients

March 21, 2022
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 …

Check out a live UCPath demonstration

March 21, 2022
March 21, 2022: Updated with new scheduling information.  Would you like to learn more about how to use your online UCPath account?  Related Links UCPath Demonstrations Get up …

University of California (UC), and the Student Researchers Unit-International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) – Public Notice

March 14, 2022
Related Links Public Notice Student Researchers United-UAW Initial Bargaining Demands (IBDs) UC Letter to Mike Miller, International Representative UAW 5810 The University of California (UC), …

Retiring on July 1? Consider applying for “no lapse in pay” beginning April 1

March 12, 2022
Retirement is a big step, so if you’re planning to retire on July 1 you’ve probably already started to prepare. And an important date is …

A message from President Drake: Celebrating the legacy of César Chávez at the University of California

César Chávez and protesters marching, 1966. Photo courtesy of the Ernest Lowe Photography Collection, UC Merced.
March 8, 2022
This month, we reflect upon the legacy of César Chávez, the visionary activist and organizer who fought tirelessly for farmworker rights, and whose story is …

Reach for the STARs: Apply to become the next staff advisor to UC Regents

March 7, 2022
This article was revised on March 10, 2022, with a correction to Staff Advisor Priya Lakireddy’s position at UC Merced. It’s not easy for Lucy …

Staff Snapshot: Jordan Leyland, K-9 officer and home chef

Officer Jordan Leyland (Photo by Cedric Young)
March 6, 2022
“I always knew I could never sit at a desk,” says Jordan Leyland. “I have been active my whole life and needed movement and days …