Didn’t wanna carry that shit anymore so I left it in the library. I read it in the sauna a lot so it nearly doubled in size from the humidity. Hopefully some Austrian can enjoy it now. What a ride, can’t wait to read it again.
UCLA’s service and patient care workers (members of the union AFSCME 3299) got a huge win last night coming to a tentative agreement after over two years of negotiations. Highlights include a $1500 lump sum, immediate 5% pay increase/25$ min wage rising to 30$ min wage by 2029, additional floating personal day, layoff protection and continued pay during emergencies, more affordable healthcare, and expanded meal/rest period rights.
It’s so inspiring to see the people that keep UCLA running use their collective power to win better pay and working conditions. This is a great example of the power of strikes, too. Just the threat of AFSCME 3299 members going on strike was enough to win significant concessions from UCLA.
Congrats to all the members of AFSCME 3299 and thanks for all you do for the UCLA community!