During a UC Regents meeting in San Francisco, approximately two dozen demonstrators staged a sit-in to demand better wages and working conditions for UC laborers. Among those arrested was Lorena Gonzalez, President of the California Labor Federation. The protest comes amid ongoing labor disputes concerning wages and staffing shortages affecting social workers at UCSF, who earn significantly less than their peers. The UC has emphasized respecting employees' rights to protest while adhering to campus regulations. Following the protest, union members mobilized, demanding fair contracts and safe staffing conditions.
The sit-in highlighted significant wage disparities for UCSF social workers, who are paid 32% less than their hospital-based counterparts, fueling calls for better staffing and contracts.
Union demonstrations at the University of California are part of ongoing labor movements, reflecting discontent over wage issues and working conditions, illustrating broader trends in labor activism.
Collection
[
|
...
]