The statewide labor strike on all ten UC campuses came to an end last Wednesday. AFSCME 3299, the official UC labor union, organized a statewide strike from May 7 to May 9 due to contract disagreements between workers and the UC system that have lasted since June of last year. AFSCME demands include fair wages, stable […]
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UCSD Hospitals Receive C Grade for Hospital Safety
Both UC San Diego-affiliated hospitals, UCSD Health Hillcrest and UCSD Health La Jolla, received C grades for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group, according to its Spring 2018 report. The Leapfrog Group is an independent, non-profit organization that promotes transparency and safety in the U.S. health system. According to the group’s website, its safety reports […]
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UCSD Fined $4,712 for Discriminating Against Immigrant Workers
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division announced today that UC San Diego has agreed to pay a $4,712 penalty for discriminating against immigrant workers. According to the Justice Department’s press release, the Resource Management and Planning (RMP) division illegally required certain individuals with work authorizations to submit papers to re-establish their eligibility. This […]
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The Ché Café is Saved!
The Ché Café is set to host its opening show tomorrow with Fashion Jackson, Rubenstein Drive-By, Mr. Mumble, and Well Well Well performing. The Ché, located on the outskirts of Revelle College, has been closed since July 2017 for renovations, including the installation of fire sprinklers, new lighting, flooring, hydration stations, and ADA-compliant, gender-neutral bathrooms. The […]
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UCSD Outsourced Custodial Labor During Three-Day Labor Strike
UC San Diego’s Housing Dining Hospitality (HDH) outsourced custodial workers during a three-day, UC-wide labor strike partially caused by the UC system’s choice to outsource jobs in the first place. AFSCME 3299, the UC system’s largest labor union, is striking in part because they say that the UC system is consistently outsourcing jobs typically held […]
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UCSD Transportation Services to Install Parking Occupancy Sensors Next Fall
UC San Diego Transportation Services plans to install parking occupancy sensors to give real-time parking availability updates beginning in some lots fall 2018. Transportation Services provides A, B, and S spots, which are designated for university faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students, respectively. In June 2018, UCSD plans to remove Lot P207 and Muir parking […]
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Submission: More Money, More Graduates—Extend CalGrant Now
As the state of California faces a decrease in the number of college graduates required for a competitive workforce, the California state legislature has increased pressure on both the UC and California State University (CSU) systems to increase four-year graduation rates. According to the Public Policy Institute of California, the projected number of degrees in […]
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UCSD Remains Cryptic on Development of “Triton Coin” Cryptocurrency
UC San Diego is currently in the process of developing a cryptocurrency called “Triton Coin” that has no clear purpose. As of spring 2018, “Triton Coin” is being developed as a possible campus-wide cryptocurrency by the UCSD Office of Innovation and Commercialization (OIC) and the Student Innovation Council and Student Ambassadors. Alumnus and entrepreneur Steven […]
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Man Drives His Car Into Three UCLA Staffers During Labor Strike
An unidentified male drove his car into three UCLA staff members participating in an ongoing UC-wide labor strike this morning. According to Lt. Kevin Kilgore of the UCLA Police Department, the staffers were treated for minor injuries and released on the spot. The vehicle’s driver was sent to the Ronald Reagan Medical Center for evaluation […]
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Kamala Harris Withdraws from UC Berkeley Commencement
U.S. Senator Kamala Harris has chosen to withdraw as the UC Berkeley 2018 commencement speaker in support of an ongoing UC labor strike. Senator Harris will be replaced by UC Berkeley Chancellor Carol Christ. “Due to the ongoing labor dispute, Sen. Harris regretfully cannot attend and speak at this year’s commencement ceremony at UC Berkeley,” […]