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Employee News

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

Four weeks spent in the ICU inspired Mithun Mahinda’s career

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August 13, 2024
UCLA Clinical Nurse Mithun Mahinda experienced the power of patient-centered care while hospitalized as a teen. He’s since received international recognition.

UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement hosts annual Fellows Program webinars

Fellows in the Field
August 12, 2024
This annual series of interactive presentations highlights the work of the Center’s Fellow Program participants’ research findings.

Courtesy notice regarding annual systemwide payroll disclosure for 2023

August 9, 2024
As part of the university’s commitment to transparency and public accountability, including the way it compensates faculty and staff, UC is conducting its annual disclosure of systemwide employee compensation for calendar year 2023. This disclosure parallels last year’s payroll disclosure and is consistent with similar practices at many other public institutions.

Kimmi Gutierrez on her career as a labor and delivery nurse

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August 9, 2024
Kim talks about about her career, delivering babies and how no two workdays days are ever alike.Kim talks about about her career, delivering babies and how no two workdays days are ever alike.

New retirement counseling program showing success

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August 6, 2024
Early in 2024, the Retirement Administrative Service Center (RASC) implemented two service enhancement initiatives: Retirement Counseling and Advisory Services and the RASC Web Portal.

Get ready for open enrollment with these benefits basics

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August 6, 2024
UC’s open enrollment period for 2025 benefits is Thursday, Oct. 31 to Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at 5 PM (PT). You’ll get all the news about your choices and any changes in the November New Dimensions, but this is a good time to brush up on the basics so you’re prepared to make the right decisions this fall.

August New Dimensions

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August 6, 2024
Catch up on the latest news for retirees in the August 2024 New Dimensions.

CUCSA welcomes the Executive Board for its 50th-anniversary year

2024-25 Council of UC Staff Assemblies Executive Board
August 5, 2024
Collectively, this year’s CUCSA Executive Board members have 90 years of UC service and have spent decades serving in staff leadership roles at their respective campuses.

SpeechMatters podcast covers “High Drama at the High Court”

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August 2, 2024
The UC Center for Free Speech and Civil Engagement explores recent Supreme Court decisions that affect national regulations and higher ed.

A UCLA doctor shares skin-friendly sunscreen tips

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August 1, 2024
Besides seeking shade, one of the best ways to protect against skin cancer is by using sunscreen properly. Dr. Esther S. Yu explains how.