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Monday, April 27, 2026

News: Possible Mid-May UC Strike - Part 2

UC continues its policy of publicizing its latest offer in union negotiations. As the May 14 threatened deadline of the AFSCME strike approaches, UC has upped its offer and put out a news release. Excerpt:

Demonstrating its commitment to delivering proposals to address affordability concerns for employees, the University of California has expanded its contract offer to AFSCME-represented patient care and service workers, delivering even stronger wage growth, new financial protections, and meaningful improvements to working conditions. 

Building on its earlier proposal, UC’s latest package, an increase of more than $12 million over the previous offer, now delivers up to nearly 33% total pay growth over the life of the contract when annual raises and step increases are combined. In addition to the 5% wage increase already provided to AFSCME-represented team members in 2025, UC’s offer includes across-the-board raises of 5% in 2026, 4% in 2027, 4% in 2028 (up from 3.5%), and 3% in 2029, alongside step increases each year of the contract to support steady wage progression. 

The updated offer also includes up to a $1,000 ratification bonus for eligible employees, paid within 90 days, providing immediate financial support...

Full release at https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/uc-expands-afscme-offer-address-affordability-nearly-33-pay-growth-and-lower-health.

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