In conjunction with May Day, thousands of University of California health care, research and technical workers on Thursday held a one-day strike at UC facilities in Southern California and across the state.
Their union, University Professional and Technical Workers, says the action is in response to a systemwide hiring freeze imposed by the UC in March, a move the union contends is exacerbating a staffing crisis in the system.
The UPTE has been engaged in contract talks with the university, and the union staged a three-day statewide strike in February…