Major labor union alleges University of California is intimidating members, sabotaging strike
The largest labor union at the University of California, AFSCME 3299, this week filed a second complaint against the university system, alleging a coordinated effort to intimidate workers, sabotage strike activity and push employees to drop their union membership.
Claire Doan, a UC spokesperson, said in a prepared statement that the UC Office of the President has not received a copy of the complaint from the Public Employment Relations Board and was unable to review it or determine whether there is merit to the allegations. But she suggested it’s aimed at influencing protracted contract negotiations that have led to a series of temporary employee walkouts.
“This charge and related press release come on the heels of the third systemwide strike in a year, which again failed to shift the university’s stance on AFSCME’s unreasonable demands,” Doan stated. “That includes asking for 8 percent raises that are nearly triple those given to other UC employees. We hope AFSCME leaders will channel more time and effort into actual bargaining.”
In the 71-page complaint, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299 said UC representatives are flouting state labor laws through their actions and communications. Among the tactics alleged in the document:
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