Community Solidarity
UAW Academic Workers have announced a multi-unit statewide strike against the University of California’s unlawful conduct, beginning November 14th. Find ways to express your solidarity below!
Strike Support & Hardship Fund
48,000 Academic Workers at the University of California are preparing to strike if necessary. Show your solidarity by contributing to the UC Academic Workers Strike Support and Hardship Fund! This is the official hardship fund of UAW 2865, UAW 5810, and Student Researchers United-UAW. You can read the hardship fund FAQ here.
Join a Picket Line
Community members are invited to join workers in solidarity on the picket lines. Information about picket lines on all campuses can be found here.
California Labor Federation Petition to UC President Drake
Send a message to UC President Michael Drake that you are in solidarity with UC’s Academic Workers.
Undergrad Letter of Support
If you are an undergraduate at UC, sign this letter of support for UAW Academic Workers fighting for fair contracts. A university which is invested in providing a high quality education to its students is a university that pays its workers well!
Parents for a FairUC
Parents of UC undergraduates support the striking Academic Workers! If you are a UC parent, sign the petition below to demand the University of California treat the workers who educate our children with respect.
Faculty and Departmental Support
Read letters of support for our campaign from departments across the UC system. If you would like to share a new letter, email it to communications@uc-uaw.org.
Institutional Support
Read letters of support for our campaign from external institutions, including other labor unions. If you would like to share a new letter, email it to communications@uc-uaw.org.
International Support
Read letters of support for our campaign from organizations accross the globe. If you would like to share a new letter, email it to communications@uc-uaw.org.
Social Media
Follow our union accounts on social media and help spread information and agitation by sharing our posts.
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