UC Workers Conclude One-Day Strike Over Labor Disputes

Thousands of healthcare and technical workers protested staffing shortages and wage issues, marking the third labor action in four months as contract negotiations remain unresolved.

• Approximately 20,000 University of California workers participated in a one-day strike on April 1, 2025, across all UC campuses and medical centers.
• Led by UPTE-CWA Local 9119 and supported by AFSCME Local 3299, the strike highlighted ongoing disputes over wages, staffing shortages, and alleged unfair labor practices.
• The University of California administration claims to have bargained in good faith, offering wage increases and expanded benefits, but unions argue these efforts are insufficient.
• Despite the strike, UC hospitals, including UCSF, maintained operations with replacement staff, minimizing disruptions to patient care and services.
• Workers are set to return to their jobs on April 2, while negotiations, ongoing since June 2024, continue without a resolution.

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