University of California

Yee joins workers in announcing ballot initiative to reform UC pension plan

Release Date: September 17, 2008

Fight continues for workers voice on UC retirement plan

University of California Sued for Withholding Documents About Funders of Prop 2 Study and Illegal Lobbying by State Employees

Release Date: September 5, 2008

The Humane Society of the United States today filed suit in Yolo County Superior Court against the University of California. UC has refused to provide public documents concerning potentially unlawful campaign activities by its staff regarding Proposition 2 – a popular anti-cruelty ballot initiative that will provide basic protections to California farm animals. 

Yee Introduces Bill to Protect UC Workers from Whistleblower Retaliation

Release Date: August 12, 2008

Legislation responds to recent state Supreme Court decision

Yee Bills Approved in Assembly Appropriations

Release Date: August 7, 2008

Committee approves several bills to address critical local issues

July 14, 2008 - 12:16pm

Yee hits streets to show solidarity with striking University of California workers

State Sen. Leland Yee speaks to striking medical workers: Photo courtesy of Sen. YeeState Sen. Leland Yee speaks to striking medical workers: Photo courtesy of Sen. YeeDespite a judge's order saying that a strike could potentially place patient safety in jeopardy, state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, joined striking UC San Francisco Medical Center workers Monday in a show of political solidarity.

More than 8,500 service workers represented by AFSCME Local 3299 began what may be a 5-day-long strike at ten UC campuses and five medical centers protesting substandard wages and working conditions.

 

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New Law Allows Greater Access to Government Contracts

Release Date: July 3, 2008

Governor signs Yee’s bill to increase transparency at UC and other public agencies

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