Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
Call for stories: Mental Health Awareness Month
March 19, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and UCnetwork is planning to highlight the UC staff who make a difference in colleagues’, students’ and patients’ mental …
New website highlights UC’s impact
March 16, 2024
The University of California is crucial to our state. We enhance lives and drive economic growth through education, research, health care and agricultural expertise. A …
Catherine Spear appointed to lead UC’s Systemwide Office of Civil Rights (SOCR)
March 14, 2024
President Michael V. Drake, M.D., shared the message below with the University of California community on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Dear colleagues, After an extensive …
Understanding UCRP Service Credit
March 13, 2024
As you consider when to retire, it’s important to understand how your timing will affect your retirement income. For members of the UC Retirement Plan …
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 those receiving survivor and UCRP disability income, will receive a cost-of-living …
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 …