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March 16, 2000 To: UCSC Faculty, Staff, and Students From: John B. Simpson, Executive Vice Chancellor and Campus Provost Re: Impending ASE/UAW Strike The University of California has been informed that the Association of Student Employees of the United Auto Workers (ASE/UAW), representing graduate student employees on UC's eight general campuses, has called for a strike by its membership beginning this Friday (March 17). Despite the impending strike, the university continues to bargain in good faith with the UAW; the next bargaining session on the Santa Cruz campus is scheduled to take place this Friday. If a strike occurs, we can expect to experience some inconveniences such as reduced bus service and delayed deliveries. At the same time, we have a responsibility to students, their parents, and to the citizens who support this institution to sustain its instructional mission. Moreover, the Regents of the University of California have issued unequivocal policies delineating work responsibilities under such circumstances. In brief, all faculty, staff, and student employees are expected to meet their normal obligations to the university in the event of a strike. This includes holding classes and scheduled final exams at their assigned times and locations. We have a responsibility to ensure that our undergraduates complete their courses and receive their grades. Nonacademic employees have a similar responsibility. All offices will be open this Friday, and it is our responsibility to ensure that a strike by some members of our campus community does not prevent other members from conducting business. Logistical details, including the strike's possible impact on transportation and deliveries to the campus, and other information on negotiations can be found on the following Web site: http://www.ucsc.edu/news_events/ta_strike On Friday morning, updated information will also be available on the campus's emergency information hotline, 459-INFO, and broadcast on the campus radio station, KZSC (88.1 FM). Thank you for your patience during this time of potential disruption.
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