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We must show the university that their obstruction is unacceptable. A mass-participatory vote conveys our ability to organize and to escalate if necessary until all the raises and benefits in our contract are secured.

This policy has been in place since 2010. It’s the end of 2022, and tens of thousands of academic workers represented by UAW local unions are on strike because the UC system isn’t negotiating fairly at the bargaining table to make progress on urgent issues of equity. It’s time for the UC system to show it values its workers from all backgrounds.

For all workers, a union would provide a direct line to the school to address topics that may be difficult and time-consuming to negotiate individually.

Workers need to be regarded with the respect they deserve for helping keep our communities running, and this must be reflected in their pay.

While boasting of the academic merits of its students, the UC system simultaneously fails to treat its university employees with respect.

The employees affected were in areas such as manufacturing, quality, supply chain, warehouse and engineering, according to Berkeleyside.