The agreement between Blue Shield of California and the University of California ensures continued patient access to university facilities and is valid for three years without gaps in care for Blue Shield members.
Facing an unprecedented boom in enrollment nearly 60 years ago, the University of California switched its campuses from semesters to faster-paced quarters, aiming to make space for more students by packing the calendar with a greater number of shorter classes.
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.
The lawsuit argues that the UC system's hiring policies are discriminatory, calling for a court ruling that would enable undocumented students to work legally under state law.
