Nearly 60,000 University of California workers strike amid allegations of unfair labor practices and staffing shortages

Nearly 60,000 workers from the University of California went on strike on February 26, 2025, citing unfair labor practices and staffing shortages. Represented by AFSCME Local 3299 and UPTE-CWA Local 9119, the workers accuse the university of wage declines, staff exodus, and inadequate staffing, which is harming patient care and academic performance. UC officials have denied these allegations, offering wage increases and incentives but remain critical of the unions’ approach to negotiations, as reported by the Associated Press.