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Campus
May 14, 2026 2:52 a.m.
People supporting the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 – a union representing about 40,000 UC workers – picket on UCLA’s campus. The union reached a contract with the University early Thursday morning after more than two years of bargaining, averting an open-ended strike hours before it was set to begin. (Ruby Galbraith/Daily Bruin staff)
A union representing about 40,000 UC workers reached a contract with the University early Thursday morning after more than two years of negotiations, averting an open-ended strike hours before it was set to begin.
By Alexandra Crosnoe
Campus
May 12, 2026 10:27 p.m.A union representing more than 40,000 UC employees is set to begin an open-ended strike Thursday.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents service, skilled craft and patient care workers, has repeatedly alleged that the UC has bargained in bad faith throughout contract negotiations.
By Delilah Brumer
News
May 7, 2026 10:05 p.m.UC investment assets dip, regents discuss at bimonthly meeting
The UC’s investments portfolio dipped last quarter, according to a report discussed at a UC Board of Regents meeting which protesters disrupted Tuesday.
The board met at the Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center on Tuesday and Wednesday for its bimonthly meeting.
By Saya Mueller
California
May 6, 2026 1:02 a.m.‘We are the institution’: Students push for more representation under ACA 18
UC students say they want a voice in University policies – and an amendment to the state constitution could be the way to get it.
Assembly Constitutional Amendment 18 would require the UC Board of Regents to appoint one undergraduate student and one graduate student to serve two-year terms on the board, replacing the current policy that only allows one student regent and student regent-designate.
By Rune Long
Campus
April 15, 2026 2:57 p.m.AFSCME Local 3299 announces indefinite strike to begin May 14
This post was updated April 16 at 10:34 p.m.
A union representing about 40,000 UC employees announced Wednesday that it plans to strike indefinitely starting May 14 if the university does not meet its demands.
By Prannay Veerabahu
Crime
April 14, 2026 11:01 a.m.Former UCLA gynecologist waives retrial to accept guilty plea, 11 year sentence
This post was updated April 14 at 10:51 p.m.
Former UCLA gynecologist James Heaps was sentenced to 11 years in prison Tuesday after pleading guilty to charges including sexual battery.
Heaps was accused of sexually abusing multiple patients during his time as a doctor at UCLA Health.
By Maggie Konecky
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