The elected Bargaining Teams of Academic Student Employees, Postdocs, Academic Researchers, and Student Researchers
have called for a multi-unit strike beginning Monday, Nov. 14 after 36,558
academic workers voted for strike authorization by a margin of 98%. By striking, Academic Workers will hold UC accountable for its unlawful behavior which is preventing agreement on fair contracts which include living wages to address rent burden, increased childcare subsidies for parent-scholars, sustainable transit benefits, and greater rights for international scholars.
At UCSB, Academic Workers on strike can check in for picket shifts at the following locations:
Shifts run all day! The more visible the strike is, the more pressure UC will feel and the more power we will have to win fair contracts. So, sign up for as many picket shifts as you can, but at least 5 in order to qualify for strike pay.
For workers with access needs or other circumstances, please see the end of this form.