UCSC - Announcement

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May 24, 2002

To: Campus Community

From: Tom Vani, Vice Chancellor of Business & Administrative Services

Re: CNA Strike

As you may know, the California Nurses Association, the union representing UC nurses, has provided notice to the University that it will stage a one-day strike on May 29th despite the fact that all but a few bargaining issues have been settled. At UCSC approximately 12 nurses working at the campus Student Health Center will be affected by the outcome of these negotiations. A few other UC unions, including those representing Lecturers, Service and Clerical employees, have indicated that they may join in the strike (sometimes called a "sympathy strike") or lend support in other ways. I want to make sure the campus is prepared for this strike and that we are clear about the potential consequences associated with strike actions.

If a strike occurs, we can expect to experience some inconveniences such as reduced bus service and delayed deliveries. However, all offices will remain open to ensure that this action by some members of our campus community will not prevent others from conducting business as usual. TAPS will operate all available campus transit vehicles to accommodate the anticipated demand for shuttle services should the Santa Cruz Metro (SCMTD) buses refuse to travel onto campus. As in the past, all Route 10,12,13,15,16, 19, 20 and 91 buses will load and unload passengers at transit stops adjacent to the Main Entrance on Bay and High Streets, and passengers will walk onto the campus to board Day Shuttles.

The University believes that this strike action is not lawful. Attached is a Special Communication for UC Employees from the Office of the President which gives more facts about this illegal strike. All faculty, staff, academic and student employees are expected to meet their normal obligations to the University in the event of a strike. Those who do not, will not be paid unless prior approval for a legitimate absence has been granted. Unapproved absences may also be cause for disciplinary action.

Additional information is available at: www.ucop.edu/humres/labor/nurse.html
or through the campus Labor Relations Office 459-2017.

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May 24, 2002 To: Campus Community From: Tom Vani, Vice Chancellor of Business & Administrative Services Re: CNA Strike As you may know, the California Nurses Association, the union representing UC nurses, has provided notice to the University that it will stage a one-day strike on May 29th despite the fact that all but a few bargaining issues have been settled. At UCSC approximately 12 nurses working at the campus Student Health Center will be affected by the outcome of these negotiations. A few other UC unions, including those representing Lecturers, Service and Clerical employees, have indicated that they may join in the strike (sometimes called a "sympathy strike") or lend support in other ways. I want to make sure the campus is prepared for this strike and that we are clear about the potential consequences associated with strike actions. If a strike occurs, we can expect to experience some inconveniences such as reduced bus service and delayed deliveries. However, all offices will remain open to ensure that this action by some members of our campus community will not prevent others from conducting business as usual. TAPS will operate all available campus transit vehicles to accommodate the anticipated demand for shuttle services should the Santa Cruz Metro (SCMTD) buses refuse to travel onto campus. As in the past, all Route 10,12,13,15,16, 19, 20 and 91 buses will load and unload passengers at transit stops adjacent to the Main Entrance on Bay and High Streets, and passengers will walk onto the campus to board Day Shuttles. The University believes that this strike action is not lawful. Attached is a Special Communication for UC Employees from the Office of the President which gives more facts about this illegal strike. All faculty, staff, academic and student employees are expected to meet their normal obligations to the University in the event of a strike. Those who do not, will not be paid unless prior approval for a legitimate absence has been granted. Unapproved absences may also be cause for disciplinary action. Additional information is available at: www.ucop.edu/humres/labor/nurse.html or through the campus Labor Relations Office 459-2017. Back to Administrative Messages Index
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