Justice for Alex Pretti, Renée Good, Keith Porter Jr., and all harmed by ICE. UPTE stands in solidarity and demands an end to the raids and building a society free from fear. #Minneapolis #Solidarity

Can't stop this growth. Or this STRENGTH. 💪 Welcome to our union, construction inspectors 2 - 5, IT architects 3 - 5, information technology security analysts 1 - 5, and clinical applications professionals 4 - 5!

We're growing in numbers and power. 💪 Welcome clinical informatics specialists 1 - 5, athletic trainers 1 - 4, and sports medicine athletic trainers 2 - 4!

“We’re being told they did everything they could, that the sheriff saved the day, when the way we see it is like we showed up for ourselves. We kept our other patients and colleagues safe.” In the wake of the loss of our social worker colleague & union sibling, we demand real change. #UCSF #SFGH #SF

"In 2025 we fought and we won. I look forward to fighting together and winning with all of you in 2026 and beyond." Learn more about our incredible wins this year: upte.org/topstory

“Workers have raised the same issues for years—and we’re done waiting.” After an UPTE member was killed at UCSF Ward 86, we demand a written safety plan, staffing/caseload minimums, protected time off, trauma support, and transparency: upte.org/demands #UCSF #SFGH #SF #1u

“Patient care and staff safety are one and the same.” After an UPTE member was killed at San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center’s UCSF Ward 86, we’re demanding ongoing workplace-violence prevention with real transparency—read the full demands: upte.org/demands #UCSF #UC #SFGH #ZSFG

"According to union leaders, health care workers are five times more likely to be affected by a violent incident at work." In the wake of the loss of our social worker colleague and union sibling, we are demanding real change. Read our list of demands: upte.org/demands

From SF Supervisor Shamann Walton: “It shouldn’t take a tragedy like this to come together on solutions so it never happens again.” Thank you for standing with UPTE members and UCSF social workers. At SF General, leaders pledged action. See our demands here: upte.org/demands #UCSF #SFGH #UC

UPTE members have been raising the alarm about safety concerns in the workplace for years. Now, in the wake of the loss of our social worker colleague and union sibling, we are demanding real change—for the sake of both workers and patients. Read our list of demands at upte.org/demands

“If we have a suicidal patient that requires one-to-one staffing, our management says that this decreases productivity—and then denies the request for more staff.” After an UPTE member was killed at UCSF’s Ward 86, we demand a safety plan now. Read our demands here: upte.org/demands #UCSF #SFGH #UC

"Alberto went to work doing what he does best, to serve and care for the city's most vulnerable. This event which led to his loss was tragic, devastating and completely avoidable." - Supervisor Jackie Fielder We continue to demand change so that this never happens again: upte.org/demands

“Honoring my colleague means more than words—it means changing the system that failed him so no one else pays the price.” After an UPTE member was killed at UCSF’s Ward 86, we demand a safety plan now, staffing/caseload limits, protected PTO, trauma support, & transparency. upte.org/demands #UCSF

We join CA State Senator @scottwiener.bsky.social in declaring that this cannot happen again. We honor the memory of our colleague and union sibling by demanding change. Learn more at upte.org/demands

Nurses gathered last night with community members and our UPTE-CWA union siblings to mourn the tragic murder of Alberto Rangel at ZSFG and demand what we’ve always needed: #WorkplaceViolenceProtections

Last night, we hosted a vigil to honor our colleague and union sibling, who was lost tragically to violence in our workplace. The best way to honor his memory is to make sure this never happens again. Read our demands at upte.org/demands.

We rallied at UCLA today to demand the reinstatement of Claudia Alli, Field Safety Specialist, whose work means safety and support to researchers in the field. Researchers say it's frightening to go about their work without her. Safety can't wait. Bring back Claudia!

“This is not something new that our union has been calling for or demanding for. We have been doing that for years — advocating for stronger safety measures, adequate safe staffing and case ratios, and protections for social workers.”

The best way we can honor our lost colleague is to call for immediate, meaningful steps to ensure a tragedy like this never occurs again. That's why we are demanding stronger safety measures, proper staffing, and a seat at the table on systemwide changes. www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/s...

Thursday, December 11, 5 – 6 pm: After the horrific loss of our social worker colleague, we’re coming together with community and leaders to demand real safety, proper staffing, and a voice in systemwide changes. RSVP: upte.org/sfgh #UCSF #ZSFG #SFGH #SF

We owe our colleague and friend more than grief. We owe them change, and will fight for it with everything we have. Please read our statement from UPTE President Dan Russell on the tragic passing of a UCSF social worker and UPTE-CWA 9119 member. #UCSF #SF #SocialWorker #WorkplaceSafety

Yahoo! Congrats to our @uptecwa.bsky.social colleagues! And thank you for showing all UC workers how to fight and win!

We spent seventeen months at the bargaining table and years of organizing on the ground before that, all with one goal: to reset UC’s priorities so they better serve all Californians. By a 98 percent “yes” vote, we have officially ratified our new contract—and its terms take effect immediately. #UC

Congrats to the 21,000 @uptecwa.bsky.social health care, research and technical workers at the University of California on voting to ratify their new contract! After 17 months of negotiations, this new contract is a testament to the power of our solidarity.

💲 UCLA per diems prevail over management’s costly wage mistakes 💲 Learn how: upte.org/news/ucla-pe...

Is it better in a union? [*checks notes*] Yes, it’s definitely better in a union. #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities

“Being able to recruit and retain clinicians means being able to provide better and more timely support, I’m really glad I’m back with my patients. That’s what it’s about — taking care of patients, supporting students, and making sure UC lives up to its mission.” #UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong

Seventeen months of bargaining. Years of organizing. No longer tentative, now ratified by 98 percent of UPTE members! #UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong

Seventeen months of bargaining. Years of organizing. One goal: reset UC's priorities to better serve all Californians. By 98%, UPTE members have officially ratified our next contract.

Final day to vote! This TA delivers the biggest raises UPTE has ever won, blocks major PPO premium hikes for all pay bands/coverage levels, and even lowers 2026 UC Blue & Gold plan costs vs today. To lock it in, we must approve it—vote YES now here: upte.org/vote #UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong

I am overjoyed that I will be able to afford a safe place to sleep close enough to commute to my job at UCSF. Let’s carry on together, like we have from the beginning, toward ratifying this historic agreement by voting YES. Learn more: upte.org/updates/how-... #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities

One day longer, one day stronger! Solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings while they strike for a fair contract. #UnionStrong #UC #ResetUCPriorities

Come rain or shine, we stand in solidarity with our AFSCME 3299 siblings as they fight for a fair contract! #UnionStrong #UC

While we’re pleased to have reached a tentative agreement, our AFSCME 3299 siblings continue to fight! Join them before/after work or during breaks today and tomorrow, and be sure to cast your ballot on our TA at UPTE.org/vote

WE WON!!! The US District Court for the Northern District of California has issued a preliminary injunction in AAUP et al v. Trump et al (the wall to wall union lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful use of Title VI to reshape the University of California system. Read the order here:

FYI: UC's 2026 Blue & Gold and Kaiser premiums displayed in UC's Open Enrollment and Alex tools are inaccurate. Visit upte.org/premiums for the right information based on our TA, and vote to ratify our TA at upte.org/vote. ✅

UPTE members: make your voice heard! Your bargaining team unanimously recommends a YES vote on our tentative agreement with UC. Voting ends Thu, Nov 20. A YES means implementing these gains ASAP. Vote YES to ratify: upte.org/vote #UC #ResetUCPriorities #UnionStrong

“The bargaining team is really enthusiastically and unanimously recommending a ‘yes’ in the ratification vote. Our goal has always been to get a fair contract, not to go on strike. So we are just really grateful that we’re in this situation.” #UC #UnionStrong

"Our tentative agreement is a hard-won victory for 21,000 healthcare, research, and technical professionals across UC - and one that will benefit millions of UC patients and students, as well as people across the world who benefit from UC’s cutting-edge research."

RSVP for the UPTE Tentative Agreement town hall tomorrow at noon on Zoom: upte.org/TAtownhall 💻

UPTE’s 2025 TA wins across our priority “buckets”: fair pay, work-life balance, job security & advancement. Thanks to members & reps who picketed and organized across hospitals, campuses & clinics—uniting 21,000 workers. TA summary: upte.org/summary #UnionStrong #UC

Our tentative agreement is a major victory for UPTE members across the University of California system and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. #UC #ResetUCPriorities #LBNL #BerkeleyLab

UPTE members: Check your inbox. 📧👀 #UnionStrong #UC

🟦STATEMENT:🟦 After being brought back together by our mediator, UPTE and UC reached a Tentative Agreement early this morning after another marathon mediation session. We have rescinded our strike notice, pending membership ratification. 1/2. #UC #UnionStrong

UC is pouring billions into hospital projects—$20.8 billion in active projects, with another $31.6 billion planned—while laying off hundreds of frontline staff. Our report shows significant cost overruns. We are ready to fight for safe staffing, patient care, and fair pay. #UC

ICYMI: UPTE members are READY TO STRIKE on 11/17 & 11/18! We rallied at UCLA today and proved yet again that we are ready to do what it takes to reset UC's priorities and end the staffing crisis that endangers our patients, students, and research. RSVP now: upte.org/rsvp

Staff at the @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social Veterinary Genetics Lab are #StrikeReady! 🐶 🐴 🐑

These Oncology and Investigational Drug Pharmacists are #StrikeReady! @uofcalifornia.bsky.social, we don't want to hit the picket lines again, but believe that we will if that's what it takes 💪 💪 💪

UC nurses are joining our union siblings at @afscme3299.bsky.social and @uptecwa.bsky.social for a sympathy strike on Nov. 17 & 18. We stand united against UC's attempts to cut corners and deprive our coworkers of fair contracts. If you take on one of us, you take on all of us!

Campus clinical social workers (CSWs) at @UCSF lead harm‑reduction and diversion efforts that keep people alive and out of crisis—yet UC's unfair treatment of them has produced a crisis of retention that undermines care. Now, they're #StrikeReady!