Friday, May 2, 2025 5:38PM
In conjunction with May Day, thousands of University of California health care, research and technical workers staged a one-day strike at UC facilities across the state.
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — In conjunction with May Day, thousands of University of California health care, research and technical workers on Thursday held a one-day strike at UC facilities in Southern California and across the state.
Their union, University Professional and Technical Workers, says the action is in response to a systemwide hiring freeze imposed by the UC in March, a move the union contends is exacerbating a staffing crisis in the system.
The UPTE has been engaged in contract talks with the university, and the union staged a three-day statewide strike in February.
On this May Day, thousands of workers in L.A. and other major U.S. cities are demanding living wages, a safe work environment, and protection of immigrants’ rights.
“What we’re really asking is for the university to engage fairly with our proposals,” said Julia Mangione, a research associate at UC Irvine.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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