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Employee News

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

2025 cost-of-living adjustments announced

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March 19, 2025
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 …

A message from UC President Michael V. Drake on the University of California’s financial outlook

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March 19, 2025
President Drake shares a message with the UC community on the university’s response to federal and state funding reductions.

Celebrate Earth Month with UC Travel webinars

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March 19, 2025
The UC Systemwide Central Travel Office is hosting its second annual Earth Month celebration webinar series — Beyond the Destination: Travel Partners Driving Sustainability & …

Highlights from CUCSA’s Feb. 19 town hall with President Drake

Dennis, Pres. Drake and Jen at the CUCSA Town Hall on Feb. 19, 2025.
March 18, 2025
In February, more than 15,000 UC staff tuned into the Council of UC Staff Assemblies’ systemwide town hall featuring President Drake.

Make a difference: Apply by April 11 to be the next staff advisor to the Regents

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March 17, 2025
Applications are open to non-represented and represented staff or non-Senate academic employees who have at least five years of UC service.

Join CUCSA for a town hall with Regent Maria Anguiano

Regent Anguiano
March 14, 2025
Regent Anguiano will provide insights into the regents’ role in university governance and will address UC’s current challenges.

UC Spotlight: March 2025

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March 12, 2025
Our monthly UC Spotlight celebrates the UC locations, teams and individual staff members who are helping to make UC a great place to work. 

Update: Systemwide benefits survey postponed

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March 11, 2025
UC Systemwide Human Resources is partnering with Deloitte to conduct a comprehensive employee benefits survey for faculty and staff.

UC Womxn in Tech shares highlights from impactful conversation with Rachael Nava

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March 10, 2025
By Jeané Blunt, UC Tech News In November, UC Womxn in Technology (UC WIT) Chair Charron Andrus, associate chief information security officer at UC Berkeley, sat …

UC People: Linda Chang, community builder

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March 7, 2025
Linda finds joy in giving back within her community and in building lasting connections through her work and volunteer pursuits.