AFSCME Local 3299 represents more than 37,000 UC employees, according to its website. Negotiations between the union and the university have taken place since January 2024. After filing an unfair labor practice charge against the university, workers announced their intent to strike in a Nov. 8 press release. The following day, the university filed an unfair practice charge against AFSCME, alleging that the call to strike was “unlawful,” involving “essential employees.” Read more through the link in bio. ✍️: Kira Pan 📸: Aileen Park | park.aileen . . . #ucberkeley #dailycal #berkeley #strike #AFSCME #labor #union