Rolling Strike by Unionized University of California Academic Workers Spreads to San DiegoKPBS/ June 3, 2024A rolling strike by unionized academic workers upset about the University of California’s response to pro-Palestinian protests at various campuses will spread to three more campuses this week, including UC San Diego Monday, June 3. According United Auto Workers Local 4811, workers will hit the picket lines Monday morning at UC San Diego and UC Santa Barbara, with UC Irvine workers joining the lines Wednesday. According to the union, UAW represents 8,000 at UC San Diego and 5,000 workers at UC Irvine along with 3,000 at UC Santa Barbara. “Rather than put their energies into resolution, UC is attempting to halt the strike through legal procedures. Many wore keffiyehs or academic dress and carried signs calling on the university to sever financial ties with Israel.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 04, 2024 01:07 UTC