Employee News
Check out the latest news for the UC community below. See bargaining updates and notices for represented employees.
Staff Snapshot: Yesenia Curiel, Frida Kahlo enthusiast
September 11, 2019
In her position as director of the Campus Advocacy, Resources and Education (CARE) office at UC Merced, Yesenia Curiel manages a team that prevents violence …
Making college possible for more Californians
September 11, 2019
This year UC welcomed the highest number ever of first-year and transfer students (108,178), including a record number of in-state applicants (71,655). Of the 28,752 …
Making a difference with Project SEARCH
September 11, 2019
Finding a job with little-to-no employment experience can be tough. And, it’s even more difficult for young adults who have intellectual disabilities or are on …
Dual coverage: Is it for you?
September 11, 2019
My partner — who has always needed coverage under my UC medical benefits — now has the option to enroll in employer health insurance, too. Will our …
Information about the transition from AYSO to UCRAYS
September 6, 2019
Update, Sept. 27, 2019: UC’s new retirement website has launched Enhancements to retirement websites coming Tuesday, April 9, 2019 This article was updated on July …
UC will not offer Western Health Advantage HMO for 2020
September 3, 2019
Effective January 1, 2020, UC Davis Health will no longer provide primary care services through Western Health Advantage (WHA) for UC employees, retirees and their …
Introducing UC Medicare Choice: A new option for UC retirees in California
September 3, 2019
UC retirees in California will have a new Medicare plan option next year: UC Medicare Choice — a Medicare Advantage Preferred Provider Organization (MA PPO) …
University of California, Public Notice Process Under HEERA (CIR/SEIU)
August 30, 2019
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 …
IRS launches a new tool for your paycheck checkup
August 29, 2019
Like last year, the IRS urges everyone to do a Paycheck Checkup and review their withholding for 2019. This is especially important for taxpayers who faced an …
Update on the transition from AYSO to UCRAYS
August 26, 2019
Update, Sept. 27, 2019: UC’s new retirement website has launched The launch of UC’s new retirement site, UC Retirement At Your Service (UCRAYS) has been …