Recent statements
Summary
- Both entrances are open with traffic flowing. Picketing has ended for the day at both entrances to campus.
- The College 9/John R. Lewis Dining Hall (map), the Porter Market (map) and the Merrill Market (map) are all open. All other dining locations remain closed. There will be no late night dining hall meal service tonight.
- METRO Buses have returned to service on campus. Campus transit will be limited to one to two Night Upper Campus shuttles until 9:00 p.m. Safe Ride will operate as normal from 7 p.m. until midnight. Disability Van Service is continuing with limited capacity. Authorized DVS Users may request a ride by emailing dvs@ucsc.edu or calling (831) 459-2829
- The McHenry and Science and Engineering libraries are open as scheduled.
Ongoing Updates
- 6:07 p.m. — Picketing has ended at both entrances to campus.
Background
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME)–which represents University of California employees who work in patient care, dining, custodial, transportation and other service areas–has announced it will hold a systemwide labor strike Nov. 20–21 at all UC campuses and medical centers.
The strike will include both the Patient Care Technical Unit (EX) and the Service Unit (SX). Additionally, University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) has announced it will hold a strike at UCSF during the same time period.
We anticipate the strike will have noticeable impacts to the services provided by campus dining, transit, and health services. Up-to-date information for the campus community will be published on this page beginning early Nov. 20 and through the strike.
We will be focusing our efforts on instructional and operational continuity, to fulfill our mission of teaching, research, and public service. In preparation for the upcoming labor strike, I want to share some important information and resources that I hope will be helpful. Read more.