by Michael Burawoy | May 3, 2021 | Commentary, Weekly
In early April, the UC unveiled their “Proposed Revisions for UCPD” plans. One proposal is the creation of “Systemwide Response Teams”—in effect, a UC paramilitary force that can be mobilized in response to protest actions, and to provide crowd management and “riot...
by Michael Burawoy | Apr 26, 2021 | Commentary, Weekly
The lecturers’ union (UC-AFT) and UCOP have been bargaining over a new contract for more than two years, with little to show for it. Despite the legal obligation to bargain in good faith, the UCOP negotiators have refused to bargain on basic issues, while regularly...
by Admin | Apr 19, 2021 | Commentary, Weekly
California has one of the best Paid Family Leave (PFL) programs in the country, but unfortunately for University employees, the UC has never participated in that system. Under this program, both state and private employers in California are required to provide paid...
by Michael Burawoy | Apr 12, 2021 | Commentary, Weekly
On February 17th, UC circulated a research data policy proposal for comment. The proposal opened with the statement, “The Regents of the University of California owns all Research Data and Tangible Research Materials.” The claim is a surprising and alarming move in a...
by Michael Burawoy | Apr 6, 2021 | Commentary, Weekly
On March 17, President Hillman of Mills College announced the closure of one of the most distinguished women’s colleges in the country. Founded in 1852, Mills will stop conferring degrees in 2023. The finality of this decision came as a shock to Mills faculty,...
by Michael Burawoy | Mar 30, 2021 | Commentary, Weekly
To her credit, Chancellor Christ has made it one of her priorities to increase housing for Berkeley students, staff and faculty. It’s not easy. Apart from financial constraints, a major problem is the availability of land. Space for campus housing can’t...