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Units) Strike Preparation Materials</span><span lang="EN" style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
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and RPSP units, all represented by United Auto Workers (UAW), held a strike
authorization vote, which passed on February 13. The vote authorized Union
leadership to call a strike once the current contract expires, which is
February 28, 2026. <b>At this time, they have not done so.</b> However, we
anticipate these units will strike sometime in the near future, likely in
March. A limited duration strike is likely, but an
indefinite strike is also a possibility.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Attached are an FAQ document and a Strike Planning
Checklist developed by UC Systemwide Labor Relations (SWLR), which
will help guide your preparations for any upcoming labor action. <b>Please
do not distribute these materials to an audience broader than necessary.</b> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">I will serve as UCR's Strike Coordinator
and primary point of contact with SWLR. UCR Labor Relations will develop a
location strike plan outlining details related to administrative management.
We are also identifying individuals for the Strike Planning Committee and
will reach out to designated representatives soon. Each department should
work to develop operational continuity plans and identify how critical
services will be maintained in the event of a work stoppage. Please contact
Lidia Kos, Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies, regarding any
academic continuity issues. Please contact Charles Greer, Associate Vice
Chancellor Research Administration and Compliance, for issues related to
research administration. For non-academic related issues, your leadership
may be in touch with additional continuity related guidance.</span></p>
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establish a daily reporting mechanism to track operational impacts once a
strike is called, including percentage of <span id="m_-2014969538472029089:2m2s.4" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true">employees</span> withholding labor,
number of demonstrators, and any other impacts. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Please remember to maintain a neutral
stance in discussions with <span id="m_-2014969538472029089:2m2s.5" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true">employees</span>. Guidance on permissible
communications is included in the attached FAQ.</span></p>
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available. In the meantime, please review the attached materials and
identify all <span id="m_-2014969538472029089:2m2s.6" role="menuitem" aria-haspopup="true">employees</span> in your department belonging to the BX, BR, SSAP,
and RPSP units. </span></p>
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concerns.</span></p>
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and Labor Relations</span></p>
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