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UC-AFT is fighting for a UC where experience is valued, where every student has the support they deserve, and where every worker is treated with dignity and respect. Learn more at weteachuc.org

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UC teaching faculty deserve compensation that reflects the value of our labor, access to affordable healthcare and family medical leave, protection from capricious layoffs, unwanted surveillance, and attacks on academic freedom.

UC teaching faculty pose in a classroom with raised fists, alongside text calling for fair compensation, healthcare, job security, and academic freedom.

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UC workers deserve fair wages and benefits, respect for our contracts, and a cooperative negotiating partner that bargains in good faith.

UC workers march with megaphones and “On Strike” signs, with text calling for fair wages, benefits, and good-faith bargaining.

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UC students deserve access to high quality instruction delivered by professional educators who value critical thinking, information literacy, and free inquiry.

UC students stand outdoors holding colorful signs that spell “SOLIDARITY,” with text about access to high-quality instruction.

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UC management wants you to believe our future will be defined by austerity, corporate managerialism, and AI. They are abandoning the UC’s public mission in favor of maximizing profits with exploitative tuition policies, dodgy real estate investments, and deep cuts to undergraduate education.

A university campus building appears behind text criticizing UC management and calling for a better University of California.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

UC-AFT lecturers and librarians are fighting for the UC we deserve!✊ Read on below to learn more and visit weteachuc.org for information on Unit 18’s current contract bargaining campaign.

UC-AFT members stand outside a concrete building with raised fists and signs reading “We Teach UC,” alongside text saying they are fighting for the UC they deserve.

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We’re recapping some U18 lecturer bargaining highlights in support of a fair contract. ✊ weteachuc.org/bargaining-u... Kat Lewin spoke about the importance for Zoom bargaining to support transparency: “It’s important for our members to understand the contract if they’re going to ratify it.”

A bright blue graphic from UC-AFT Local 1474 featuring a large orange speech bubble with the following quote: "We know that power on your side of the table flows up to the Regents. Our power flows down from 5,300 people who will ratify the contract. It’s important for them to understand the contract if they’re going to ratify it."

The bottom of the image includes a yellow banner that reads: "UC-AFT Table Team Co-Chair Kat Lewin on the importance of Zoom bargaining at WeTeachUC.org." The background has the repeated phrase "BARGAINING HIGHLIGHTS" in a yellow outlined font.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Unit 18 teaching faculty will be back at the bargaining table this Thursday at 10am at UC Davis. Show your solidarity in our fight for a fair contract by observing the sessions and coming to the rally at noon! RSVP: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

A flyer for UC-AFT Unit 18 Lecturers titled "Bargaining at UC Davis." The event is on Thursday, September 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at School of Education 174, with a rally at noon. It includes a photo of a large group of supporters and an RSVP link: linktr.ee/ucaft.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Lee has trained hundreds of K-12 educators during her 18 years in the Education Dept. at UCLA. But the innovative social justice pedagogy and off-campus programs she has developed have repeatedly been cancelled for political reasons. As a result, her appointment has been reduced by nearly 50%.

Graphic with a light blue background and the words "BARGAINING HIGHLIGHTS" repeated in orange. A blue speech bubble explains that Darlene Lee has trained hundreds of educators during her 18 years at UCLA, but her social justice programs have been repeatedly cancelled for political reasons, resulting in her appointment being reduced by nearly 50%. A blue banner at the bottom says: "LEARN MORE | weteachuc.org/bargaining-updates"

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We’re recapping some U18 lecturer bargaining highlights, including member testimony in support of a fair contract. ✊ weteachuc.org/bargaining-u... Darlene Lee spoke out against layoffs at a recent bargaining session: “My work has been treated as an interchangeable part in the machinery of the UC.”

Graphic with a light blue background and the words "BARGAINING HIGHLIGHTS" repeated in orange. A blue speech bubble contains a quote from Darlene Lee: "My work has been treated as an interchangeable part in the machinery of the UC." At the bottom, a blue banner states: "UC-AFT member Darlene Lee speaks out against layoffs at bargaining in May. Read more at weteachuc.org."

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We’re recapping some U18 lecturer bargaining highlights, including testimony in support of a fair contract. ✊ weteachuc.org/bargaining-u... UCB student Gabby Wong: “Students want smaller class sizes. Students want smaller sections. But most of all, students want lecturers’ livelihoods restored.”

UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Reiterman: “I hope that these experiences – the communnal process of discovery, connecting past and present, side-by-side-will shape my students’ view of the world and remind them that the learning process can be slow and immersive. We lecturers are the ones here ready to do this important work.”

A graphic with a blue background featuring a yellow speech bubble. The text inside reads: "I hope that these experiences—the communal process of discovery, connecting past and present, side-by-side—will shape [my students'] view of the world and remind them that the learning process can be slow and immersive... We lecturers are the ones here ready to do this important work." It is signed Amanda Reiterman, UCSC.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Reiterman is a scholar of the ancient Mediterranean and has taught hundreds of student in multiple departments at UCSC. But when she learned that she was earning less than her TA, she quit. “Can you imagine the insult of being paid less than your assistant who graduated with a BA just months prior?”

A graphic with a blue background featuring a yellow box with text that reads: "A scholar of the ancient Mediterranean, Amanda has taught hundreds of students in multiple departments at UCSC. But when she learned that she was earning less than her TA, she quit. 'Can you imagine the insult of being paid hundreds of dollars less than your assistant—who graduated with a BA just months prior?'" A link at the bottom points to weteachuc.org.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We’re recapping some U18 lecturer bargaining highlights, including member testimony in support of a fair contract.✊ Amanda Reiterman: “Reward our loyalty and integrity with real job security, and honor our knowledge and experience with the appropriate compensation.” weteachuc.org/bargaining-u...

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Larimore-Hall to UC negotiators: “What we’re proposing is a set of constraints on the University’s ability to unilaterally impose new technology and turn us and our students into guinea pigs. What’s happening in our classrooms at UC is a disaster and we’re here to save you from yourself.”

A graphic titled "Bargaining Highlights" featuring a quote from Daraka Larimore-Hall, UCSB: “What we’re proposing is a set of constraints on the University’s ability to unilaterally impose new technology and turn us and our students into guinea pigs. What’s happening in our classrooms at UC is a disaster and we’re here to save you from yourself.”

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The proposal for a new article about technology in the classroom continues: … 3) empower Unit 18 teaching faculty reps to help make decisions and negotiate contracts with technology companies on their campuses; and 4) protect copyright and academic freedom through surveillance reduction.

A graphic titled "Bargaining Highlights" continuing the goals of the tech proposal. It aims to (3) empower Unit 18 teaching faculty to negotiate with tech companies on campus, and (4) protect copyright and academic freedom by reducing surveillance. A "Learn More" button includes the link weteachuc.org/bargaining-updates.

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Daraka helped craft our proposal for a new article about technology in the classroom. It aims to: 1) protect our jobs by mandating human, not AI, instruction; 2) safeguard our data and privacy through new data management; ...

A graphic titled "Bargaining Highlights" explaining a proposal for a new article about technology in the classroom. The article aims to (1) protect jobs by mandating human instruction rather than AI, and (2) safeguard data and privacy through new management requirements. A "Learn More" button includes the link weteachuc.org/bargaining-updates.

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We’re recapping some U18 lecturer bargaining highlights, including member testimony in support of a fair contract. ✊ weteachuc.org/bargaining-u... UC-AFT member Daraka Larimore-Hall: “We need control over the point of technology in our workplaces. We know what the impacts are. We live it.”

A graphic titled "Bargaining Highlights" featuring a quote from UC-AFT member Daraka Larimore-Hall: “We need control over the point of technology in our workplaces. We know what the impacts are better than you guys do. We live it.” Below, a banner states that Larimore-Hall presented a new tech article at UCM.

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Holmes: “Every day, I ask my students to imagine a better future. Today, I am asking the University of California to imagine one for the educators who dedicate their lives to creating theirs.” (4/4) Learn more: weteachuc.org/bargaining-u...

A blue graphic for UC-AFT Local 1474 featuring a speech bubble with a quote from Sarah Holmes, UCSB: "Every day, I ask my students to imagine a better future. Today, I am asking the University of California to imagine one for the educators who dedicate their lives to creating theirs." A button at the bottom reads "Learn More" with the link weteachuc.org/bargaining-updates.

Sarah also lives with Multiple Sclerosis, but because of her low wages she works 4 jobs to meet her basic needs. “Imagine what I could contribute if my professional energy could be devoted entirely to UCSB.” (3/4)

A blue graphic for UC-AFT Local 1474 featuring a yellow text box that reads: "She also lives with Multiple Sclerosis, but because of her low wages she works 4 jobs to meet her basic needs. 'Imagine what I could contribute if my professional energy could be devoted entirely to UCSB,' she asked UC management." A button at the bottom links to weteachuc.org/bargaining-updates.

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Sarah teaches Dance History and Appreciation, a General Education course, which requires “..designing an educational experience that works for hundreds of individuals with different backgrounds, different learning styles, different levels of preparation, and different aspirations.” (2/4)

A blue graphic for UC-AFT Local 1474 featuring a yellow text box that reads: "Sarah teaches Dance History and Appreciation, a General Education course, which requires '...designing an educational experience that works for hundreds of individuals with different backgrounds, different learning styles, different levels of preparation, and different aspirations.'" A button at the bottom links to weteachuc.org/bargaining-updates.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

We’re recapping some U18 lecturer bargaining highlights, including member testimony in support of a fair contract. ✊ weteachuc.org/bargaining-u... Sarah Holmes, lecturer at UCSB: “We are not asking for luxury. We are asking for dignity. We are asking for stability.” (1/4)

A blue graphic for UC-AFT Local 1474 featuring a speech bubble that reads: "We are not asking for luxury. We are asking for dignity. We are asking for stability." The bottom banner states: "UC-AFT member Sarah Holmes offers testimony at a bargaining session at UCSB" with a "read more" arrow.

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Back to school means back to the bargaining table. Join your UC-AFT table team at UC Davis to observe lecturer bargaining on Thurs, Sept. 24 at School of Education 174. We’re hosting a rally at noon! RSVP: tr.ee/jw8dI7INHE

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

On Labor Day, members of the UC-AFT Statewide Council unanimously endorsed the following statement written by UCR member-leader James Anderson, in commemoration of the 2016 Prison Strike. Read it full: ucaft.org/news/uc-aft-...

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

At the August 27 bargaining session in San Diego, UC-AFT lecturers advanced six proposals and challenged the UC on layoffs. Read the details and join our fight for a fair contract!✊ weteachuc.org/2026/09/09/b...

Unit 18, UC-AFT Bargaining Update" dated August 27, 2026.

The text states: "We brought six article proposals to the table, focused on the issues UC-AFT members identified as top bargaining priorities, including: job security; protections from workplace discrimination, abuse and retaliation; support and protections for faculty on non-immigrant visas; access to benefits”

At the bottom, it says "More information @ weteachuc.org". A circular inset photo shows a large group of people sitting at tables in a conference room.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Our Unit 18 table team is resuming bargaining next week in person at UC San Diego. Show up on August 27 to show your solidarity in the fight for a fair contract!✊ weteachuc.org #WeTeachUC

An event flyer for UC-AFT Unit 18 Lecturers titled "Bargaining at UC San Diego." It takes place on August 27 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Ridge Walk Academic Complex (RWAC) 622. The flyer encourages people to show up and support the table team's proposals. A photo shows a group of union members cheering and holding a microphone.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Unit 18 lecturers secured a contract extension with a 4% salary increase. Read more about our bargaining progress from July: weteachuc.org/2026/08/04/b... ✊

UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

UC-AFT lecturers continue the fight for a fair contract this week at UC Santa Barbara. Roll through to show your solidarity July 15 and 16! ✊ RSVP at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #WeTeachUC

Poster for UC-AFT Unit 18 Lecturers: Bargaining at UC Santa Barbara. July 15-16, 10 AM - 4 PM at UCen Flying Room A. Link: linktr.ee/ucaft. Text says: "Two days of contract bargaining; show up and support your table team!" Includes a photo of union members protesting.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Read about our June 30 bargaining session at UC Berkeley, and get ready for two more days of Unit 18 contract negotiations at UC Santa Barbara on July 15-16.✊ weteachuc.org/2026/07/06/b... #WeTeachUC

An informational graphic from UNIT 18, UC-AFT titled "BARGAINING UPDATE" dated June 30, 2026. It features three bullet points regarding contract negotiations, a link to weteachuc.org, and a circular photo of union members at a table with their fists raised in solidarity.

UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

UC-AFT lecturers continue bargaining at UC Berkeley on Tuesday, June 30. RSVP to show your solidarity as we fight for a fair contract.✊ linktr.ee/ucaft #WeTeachUC

Flyer for UC-AFT Unit 18 Lecturers bargaining event at UC Berkeley. Dark blue background with yellow and white text. Details: June 30, 10AM–4PM, at 305 Bauer Wurster. Links to linktr.ee/ucaft. Text reads "Show solidarity as we continue bargaining" with a clapping hands emoji. A circular photo in the bottom right shows a group of union members raising their fists and holding "We Teach UC" signs. A yellow triangle accent appears in the bottom right corner.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

June 4 bargaining update from Santa Cruz: UC-AFT members gave powerful testimony on the importance of language instruction at UCSC. Also passed a proposal on right to free expression in the “no strikes” clause of the contract. More at weteachuc.org/2026/06/10/b... #WeTeachUC

An informational graphic titled "UNIT 18, UC-AFT BARGAINING UPDATE" dated June 4, 2026.

The graphic includes the following bulleted text:

After powerful testimony about the devaluation of our labor, UC-AFT members held an energetic rally with members of UAW 4811, AFSCME, UCSC Faculty Association, and student allies.
We passed our proposal on Article 35, which would enshrine our right to free expression in our no strikes / no lockouts clause.
UCOP proposed modest changes to Articles on Resignations (18) and Medical Separation (16).
A pink box at the bottom reads "MORE INFORMATION @ WETEACHUC.ORG". The design features a light blue background with a yellow diagonal section in the lower right, which contains a circular inset photo of many international flags hanging from a ceiling.

UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

May 21 bargaining update from UC Irvine: UC-AFT teaching faculty pass our 2nd job security proposal while UCOP counters with the status quo. Check out all the details at: weteachuc.org/2026/05/27/b... #WeTeachUC

A blue and yellow graphic titled "Bargaining Update" from Unit 18, UC-AFT, dated May 21, 2026. The graphic includes three bullet points: (1) "We passed our proposal on 7b to address the persistent challenges lecturers face around reappointment;" (2) "UCOP passed a suite of status quo proposals on job security (7a-d, 10, 22, 31) that do not address the critical issues we have raised;" (3) "UCI teaching faculty gave powerful testimony about the mass layoffs on their campus." A circular photo shows a room full of people seated at tables during what appears to be a meeting. A pink button at the bottom reads "More information @ weteachuc.org."

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Coming up on Thursday, May 21: UC-AFT Unit 18 Lecturer contract bargaining. We’re convening at UC Irvine to continue negotiations on job security, reappointment, and academic freedom. RSVP to show your solidarity: linktr.ee/ucaft #WeTeachUC

Flyer for UC-AFT Unit 18 Lecturers bargaining session at UC Irvine on May 21, 10AM–4PM at HIB 135. Topics include job security, reappointment, and academic freedom. More info at linktr.ee/ucaft. Includes a circular photo of union members marching with strike signs.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Contract bargaining continues next week at UC Irvine. On the table for lecturers: job security, reappointment, and academic freedom. Let’s show the university our collective strength by standing with your bargaining team! RSVP: linktr.ee/ucaft #WeTeachUC

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If you have questions or concerns about specific policies on your campus, or are threatened with retaliation in any way, contact your campus representative or chapter steward immediately. Additional information and FAQ available at ucaft.org/member_resou.... @afscme3299.bsky.social

AFSCME solidarity flyer with a blue background. Header reads 'Stand With AFSCME – We Run UC' in white and yellow text. Body text states: 'If you have questions or concerns about specific policies on your campus, or are threatened with retaliation in any way, contact your campus representative or chapter steward immediately. Additional information and FAQ available at ucaft.org.' Bottom section includes two yellow call-to-action buttons: 'Donate to the Solidarity Fund' and 'Join a Picketline,' with text announcing 'Pickets begin Thurs. May 14, 8am.'

You can donate to AFSCME 3299 strike solidarity fund: actionnetwork.org/fundraising/... @afscme3299.bsky.social

AFSCME solidarity flyer with a blue background. Header reads 'Stand With AFSCME – We Run UC' in white and yellow text. Body text states: 'You can donate to AFSCME's strike solidarity fund: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-striking-uc-workers. You can bring a lunch with you to campus and refuse to purchase anything from campus stores and facilities where AFSCME members work.' Bottom section includes two yellow call-to-action buttons: 'Donate to the Solidarity Fund' and 'Join a Picketline,' with text announcing 'Pickets begin Thurs. May 14, 8am – Learn More' with a yellow arrow.

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You can join the picket line while you are not teaching or performing your assigned work. Pickets start on May 14 and will run 8am to 1pm, Monday-Friday. You can find a location in your area: afscme3299.org/blog/open-en... @afscme3299.bsky.social

AFSCME solidarity flyer with a blue background. Header reads 'Stand With AFSCME – We Run UC' in white and yellow text. Body text states: 'You can join the picket line while you are not teaching or performing your assigned work – pickets will be from 8am to 1pm and you can find a location in your area here: https://afscme3299.org/blog/open-ended-strike/. You can exercise your first amendment rights by wearing a union button or t-shirt, expressing your opinions about the strike, and discussing your own union membership.' Bottom section includes two yellow call-to-action buttons: 'Donate to the Solidarity Fund' and 'Join a Picketline,' with text announcing 'Pickets begin Thurs. May 14, 8am – Learn More' with a yellow arrow.

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UC-AFT lecturers and librarians have the right to express our opinions and to participate in peaceful action as university community members, so long as we fulfill our professional obligations under the provisions of our contracts. @afscme3299.bsky.social

AFSCME solidarity flyer with a blue background. Header reads 'Stand With AFSCME – We Run UC' in white and yellow text. Body text states: 'While UC has demanded that we include a no-strikes clause in our collective bargaining agreement (Article 35), we have the right to express our opinions and to participate in peaceful action as university community members, so long as we fulfill our professional obligations under the provisions of our Academic Responsibilities (Unit 18 Article 3) and Professional Activities (Unit 17 Article 3) according to our respective CBAs. There are many ways to support our AFSCME siblings while they are out on strike!' Bottom section includes two yellow call-to-action buttons: 'Donate to the Solidarity Fund' and 'Join a Picketline,' with text announcing 'Pickets begin Thurs. May 14, 8am – Learn More' with an arrow.

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

We stand in solidarity with AFSCME 3299 as they begin their open-ended strike on May 14. Read on for ways to support our UC sibling union workers!✊ @afscme3299.bsky.social

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Our May 7 bargaining session focused on Article 7a improvements to protect jobs and end precarity, and also included impactful testimony from lecturers and students. Check out all the details at: weteachuc.org/2026/05/11/b... #WeTeachUC ✊

A blue and yellow graphic with the heading "Unit 18, UC-AFT" and the date "7 May 2026" in the top corners. Large pink bold text reads "Bargaining Update" with arrow icons. Three bullet points state: (1) "It was a BIG day: we passed transformational language on Article 7a, which would protect our jobs, close loopholes, and end precarity"; (2) "The session was chock-full of emotional testimony from UC-AFT faculty and students about the cruelty of precarity, with hundreds in the zoom room"; (3) "Meanwhile, UC attempted to drag us back to the beginning of negotiations with a regressive proposal on ground rules." A pink rounded rectangle at the bottom left reads "More information @ weteachuc.org." In the bottom right, a circular inset shows a laptop screen displaying a cartoon rocket with the message "Canvas is currently undergoing scheduled maintenance. Check back soon."

UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Lecturer bargaining is TOMORROW. Swing through to show your solidarity as the table team fights for job security and a fair contract. ✊ Zoom RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #WeTeachUC

UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

This Thursday! UC-AFT Lecturers are continuing contract bargaining, focusing on job security issues. Show support by observing the session. Community room Zoom RSVP: linktr.ee/ucaft #WeTeachUC @ucaftbayarea.bsky.social

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UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Solidarity with all workers on this International Workers’ Day! UC-AFT lecturers continue to fight for a fair contract. Lecturers and allies can show support by observing Zoom bargaining on May 7. The focus will be strengthening job security! RSVP at linktr.ee/ucaft #WeTeachUC

UC-AFT Local 1474 @ucaft.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Following on from a productive bargaining session last week, Unit 18 lecturers will continue with three more dates in the near future. We’ll keep fighting for a fair contract! weteachuc.org #WeTeachUC