UPTE-CWA Local 9119
@uptecwa.bsky.social
University Professional & Technical Employees is a member-led union of 22,000 healthcare, research, education, and technical workers at the University of California, DOE labs, & community colleges. https://linktr.ee/uptecwa
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Congrats to the 21,000 @uptecwa.bsky.social health care, research and technical workers at the University of California on voting to ratify their new contract! After 17 months of negotiations, this new contract is a testament to the power of our solidarity.
UC Workers Ratify ‘Best Contract Yet’ After Four Strikes and 17 Months of Negotiations
The union representing 21,000 healthcare, research, and technical professionals celebrates what union leaders are calling a historic win.
www.independent.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Congrats to the 21,000 @uptecwa.bsky.social health care, research and technical workers at the University of California on voting to ratify their new contract! After 17 months of negotiations, this new contract is a testament to the power of our solidarity.
💲 UCLA per diems prevail over management’s costly wage mistakes 💲 Learn how: upte.org/news/ucla-pe...
November 25, 2025 at 2:00 AM
💲 UCLA per diems prevail over management’s costly wage mistakes 💲 Learn how: upte.org/news/ucla-pe...
Is it better in a union? [*checks notes*] Yes, it’s definitely better in a union. #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
Congratulations to the 21,000 @uptecwa.bsky.social members at the University of California on overwhelmingly voting to ratify their new contract!
Better pay, improved benefits and job security — it’s #BetterInAUnion!
Better pay, improved benefits and job security — it’s #BetterInAUnion!
UC Workers Ratify ‘Best Contract Yet’ After Four Strikes and 17 Months of Negotiations
The union representing 21,000 healthcare, research, and technical professionals celebrates what union leaders are calling a historic win.
www.independent.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Is it better in a union? [*checks notes*] Yes, it’s definitely better in a union. #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
“Being able to recruit and retain clinicians means being able to provide better and more timely support, I’m really glad I’m back with my patients. That’s what it’s about — taking care of patients, supporting students, and making sure UC lives up to its mission.” #UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
UC Workers Ratify ‘Best Contract Yet’ After Four Strikes and 17 Months of Negotiations
The union representing 21,000 healthcare, research, and technical professionals celebrates what union leaders are calling a historic win.
www.independent.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
“Being able to recruit and retain clinicians means being able to provide better and more timely support, I’m really glad I’m back with my patients. That’s what it’s about — taking care of patients, supporting students, and making sure UC lives up to its mission.” #UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
Seventeen months of bargaining. Years of organizing. No longer tentative, now ratified by 98 percent of UPTE members! #UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
UPTE-CWA 9119 and UC reach tentative contract agreement
The University of California and labor union University Professional and Technical Employees CWA 9119 announced a tentative agreement on terms for a new contract on Nov. 8, after 17 months of bargaini...
ucsdguardian.org
November 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Seventeen months of bargaining. Years of organizing. No longer tentative, now ratified by 98 percent of UPTE members! #UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
Seventeen months of bargaining. Years of organizing. One goal: reset UC's priorities to better serve all Californians. By 98%, UPTE members have officially ratified our next contract.
November 21, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Seventeen months of bargaining. Years of organizing. One goal: reset UC's priorities to better serve all Californians. By 98%, UPTE members have officially ratified our next contract.
Final day to vote! This TA delivers the biggest raises UPTE has ever won, blocks major PPO premium hikes for all pay bands/coverage levels, and even lowers 2026 UC Blue & Gold plan costs vs today. To lock it in, we must approve it—vote YES now here: upte.org/vote
#UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
#UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Final day to vote! This TA delivers the biggest raises UPTE has ever won, blocks major PPO premium hikes for all pay bands/coverage levels, and even lowers 2026 UC Blue & Gold plan costs vs today. To lock it in, we must approve it—vote YES now here: upte.org/vote
#UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
#UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
I am overjoyed that I will be able to afford a safe place to sleep close enough to commute to my job at UCSF. Let’s carry on together, like we have from the beginning, toward ratifying this historic agreement by voting YES. Learn more: upte.org/updates/how-...
#UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
#UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
I am overjoyed that I will be able to afford a safe place to sleep close enough to commute to my job at UCSF. Let’s carry on together, like we have from the beginning, toward ratifying this historic agreement by voting YES. Learn more: upte.org/updates/how-...
#UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
#UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
One day longer, one day stronger! Solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings while they strike for a fair contract. #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
November 19, 2025 at 2:55 AM
One day longer, one day stronger! Solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings while they strike for a fair contract. #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities
Come rain or shine, we stand in solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings as they fight for a fair contract! #UnionStrong #UC
November 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Come rain or shine, we stand in solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings as they fight for a fair contract! #UnionStrong #UC
While we’re pleased to have reached a tentative agreement, our AFSCME 3299 siblings continue to fight! Join them before/after work or during breaks today and tomorrow, and be sure to cast your ballot on our TA at UPTE.org/vote
November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
While we’re pleased to have reached a tentative agreement, our AFSCME 3299 siblings continue to fight! Join them before/after work or during breaks today and tomorrow, and be sure to cast your ballot on our TA at UPTE.org/vote
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WE WON!!!
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
democracyforward.org
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
WE WON!!!
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system.
Read the order here:
FYI: UC's 2026 Blue & Gold and Kaiser premiums displayed in UC's Open Enrollment and Alex tools are inaccurate. Visit upte.org/premiums for the right information based on our TA, and vote to ratify our TA at upte.org/vote. ✅
November 14, 2025 at 10:45 PM
FYI: UC's 2026 Blue & Gold and Kaiser premiums displayed in UC's Open Enrollment and Alex tools are inaccurate. Visit upte.org/premiums for the right information based on our TA, and vote to ratify our TA at upte.org/vote. ✅
UPTE members: make your voice heard! Your bargaining team unanimously recommends a YES vote on our tentative agreement with UC. Voting ends Thu, Nov 20. A YES means implementing these gains ASAP. Vote YES to ratify: upte.org/vote
#UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
#UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
UPTE members: make your voice heard! Your bargaining team unanimously recommends a YES vote on our tentative agreement with UC. Voting ends Thu, Nov 20. A YES means implementing these gains ASAP. Vote YES to ratify: upte.org/vote
#UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
#UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong
“The bargaining team is really enthusiastically and unanimously recommending a ‘yes’ in the ratification vote. Our goal has always been to get a fair contract, not to go on strike. So we are just really grateful that we’re in this situation.” #UC #UnionStrong
17 months later, UPTE and UC arrive at tentative agreement days after strike announcement
University Professional and Technical Employees CWA Local 9119 struck a tentative agreement Saturday with the University of California after 17 months of negotiation and only two days after declaring ...
www.dailycal.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:30 AM
“The bargaining team is really enthusiastically and unanimously recommending a ‘yes’ in the ratification vote. Our goal has always been to get a fair contract, not to go on strike. So we are just really grateful that we’re in this situation.” #UC #UnionStrong
"Our tentative agreement is a hard-won victory for 21,000 healthcare, research, and technical professionals across UC - and one that will benefit millions of UC patients and students, as well as people across the world who benefit from UC’s cutting-edge research."
UC Technical Workers Union Reaches Deal, Cancels Strike Next Week
UPTE said this agreement is a “major victory” for union members, earning them a pay increase and job security.
www.newsweek.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
"Our tentative agreement is a hard-won victory for 21,000 healthcare, research, and technical professionals across UC - and one that will benefit millions of UC patients and students, as well as people across the world who benefit from UC’s cutting-edge research."
RSVP for the UPTE Tentative Agreement town hall tomorrow at noon on Zoom: upte.org/TAtownhall 💻
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
RSVP for the UPTE Tentative Agreement town hall tomorrow at noon on Zoom: upte.org/TAtownhall 💻
UPTE’s 2025 TA wins across our priority “buckets”: fair pay, work-life balance, job security & advancement. Thanks to members & reps who picketed and organized across hospitals, campuses & clinics—uniting 21,000 workers. TA summary: upte.org/summary
#UnionStrong #UC
#UnionStrong #UC
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 PM
UPTE’s 2025 TA wins across our priority “buckets”: fair pay, work-life balance, job security & advancement. Thanks to members & reps who picketed and organized across hospitals, campuses & clinics—uniting 21,000 workers. TA summary: upte.org/summary
#UnionStrong #UC
#UnionStrong #UC
Our tentative agreement is a major victory for UPTE members across the University of California system and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. #UC #ResetUCPriorities #LBNL #BerkeleyLab
Tentative agreement on UC contract reached—UPTE strike canceled! — UPTE-CWA 9119
UPTE and the University of California have reached a Tentative Agreement (TA) after the mediator brought us back into communications following days of mediation. This is a major victory for UP...
upte.org
November 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Our tentative agreement is a major victory for UPTE members across the University of California system and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. #UC #ResetUCPriorities #LBNL #BerkeleyLab
November 9, 2025 at 1:06 AM
🟦STATEMENT:🟦 After being brought back together by our mediator, UPTE and UC reached a Tentative Agreement early this morning after another marathon mediation session. We have rescinded our strike notice, pending membership ratification. 1/2. #UC #UnionStrong
November 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
🟦STATEMENT:🟦 After being brought back together by our mediator, UPTE and UC reached a Tentative Agreement early this morning after another marathon mediation session. We have rescinded our strike notice, pending membership ratification. 1/2. #UC #UnionStrong
UC is pouring billions into hospital projects—$20.8 billion in active projects, with another $31.6 billion planned—while laying off hundreds of frontline staff. Our report shows significant cost overruns. We are ready to fight for safe staffing, patient care, and fair pay. #UC
November 7, 2025 at 8:21 PM
UC is pouring billions into hospital projects—$20.8 billion in active projects, with another $31.6 billion planned—while laying off hundreds of frontline staff. Our report shows significant cost overruns. We are ready to fight for safe staffing, patient care, and fair pay. #UC
ICYMI: UPTE members are READY TO STRIKE on 11/17 & 11/18! We rallied at UCLA today and proved yet again that we are ready to do what it takes to reset UC's priorities and end the staffing crisis that endangers our patients, students, and research. RSVP now: upte.org/rsvp
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 AM
ICYMI: UPTE members are READY TO STRIKE on 11/17 & 11/18! We rallied at UCLA today and proved yet again that we are ready to do what it takes to reset UC's priorities and end the staffing crisis that endangers our patients, students, and research. RSVP now: upte.org/rsvp
Staff at the @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social Veterinary Genetics Lab are #StrikeReady! 🐶 🐴 🐑
November 7, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Staff at the @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social Veterinary Genetics Lab are #StrikeReady! 🐶 🐴 🐑
These Oncology and Investigational Drug Pharmacists are #StrikeReady!
@uofcalifornia.bsky.social, we don't want to hit the picket lines again, but believe that we will if that's what it takes 💪 💪 💪
@uofcalifornia.bsky.social, we don't want to hit the picket lines again, but believe that we will if that's what it takes 💪 💪 💪
November 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
These Oncology and Investigational Drug Pharmacists are #StrikeReady!
@uofcalifornia.bsky.social, we don't want to hit the picket lines again, but believe that we will if that's what it takes 💪 💪 💪
@uofcalifornia.bsky.social, we don't want to hit the picket lines again, but believe that we will if that's what it takes 💪 💪 💪