Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
President Drake will headline “Leading Through Culture” event
March 2, 2021
The Berkeley Culture Initiative invites UCOP colleagues to attend a “fireside chat” with President Michael V. Drake, M.D., on Tuesday, March 9, from 2:30 – 3:30 …
President Drake on the COVID-19 vaccine
March 2, 2021
All of us have a role to play in bringing the pandemic to an end. In this video, UC President Michael V. Drake, M.D., explains …
UC’s Pay for Family Care and Bonding program on track for July 1, 2021
February 24, 2021
Last year, in a milestone for UC, the Council of Chancellors unanimously approved a recommendation for a new program providing pay for UC employees who …
University of California, Public Notice Process under HEERA (UC —San Diego House Staff Association (SDHSA, M6 bargaining unit))
February 16, 2021
The Higher Education Employer–Employee Relations Act, which governs collective bargaining of higher education employers in the state of California, requires that the university as the …
COVID-19 vaccination: UC’s progress and policy
February 9, 2021
Feb. 24, 2021: This announcement has been updated to reflect revised guidance regarding the State of California’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution policy. Related Links Interim …
Staff snapshot: Diana Lizarraga, UC Berkeley’s chief NERD
February 9, 2021
When you first meet Diana, one thing is immediately intriguing — the name of the program she directs at UC Berkeley, Cal NERDS. The program’s …
Building vaccine trust in communities of color
February 9, 2021
The following article was published by Dr. David Tom Cooke in the UC Davis Health “Friday Update” employee newsletter on Jan. 29, 2021. The COVID-19 …
Attend Black History Month events throughout UC
February 9, 2021
Updated April 16, 2025, to remove inactive hyperlinks. Throughout the month of February, UC is celebrating Black history month — an official recognition of the …
10 tips for handling difficult conversations at work
February 9, 2021
Good communication is a skill. Like any other, it requires knowledge and practice. A recent episode of the UC Alumni Career Network brought together a panel …
University of California Health creates a “vaccine superstation” in San Diego
February 8, 2021
Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is dominating headlines — and nowhere more so than in the medical community. That’s why it’s so exciting for us …