"UC has said it has offered to increase salaries, give contract ratification bonuses and cap some healthcare premium increases. When the union announced the strike nearly a month ago, a UC spokesperson said the university was "disappointed" by the decision "despite the significant progress made at the bargaining table.""
More than 40,000 workers at the University of California are preparing to strike Thursday if no agreement is reached. The potential walkout includes patient transport staff, nursing aides, custodians, and campus dining hall employees, and could delay or halt many medical appointments. Hospitals and medical offices would remain open, but campus dining operations would be limited. UC campuses and hospitals are making contingency plans and communicating with patients, students, faculty, and staff about possible disruptions. The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 has not reached an agreement and is poised to launch an open-ended strike. The union seeks better wages, lower healthcare costs, and talks on how UC can help address rising housing costs. UC says it has offered salary increases, contract ratification bonuses, and caps on some healthcare premium increases.
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