UAW 4811
@uaw4811.bsky.social
UAW Local 4811 is the union for all 48,000 Academic Student Employees, Postdocs, and Academic Researchers at the University of California.
Victory! In September UAW 4811 workers sued trump for illegally cutting research grants at ucla. Today, a federal judge ordered Trump to halt the cuts.
November 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Victory! In September UAW 4811 workers sued trump for illegally cutting research grants at ucla. Today, a federal judge ordered Trump to halt the cuts.
Kent Wong, the director of the UCLA Labor Center, passed away yesterday afternoon. Kent leaves a legacy of passion and dedication to social and economic justice that will continue for generations to come. May he rest in power.
October 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Kent Wong, the director of the UCLA Labor Center, passed away yesterday afternoon. Kent leaves a legacy of passion and dedication to social and economic justice that will continue for generations to come. May he rest in power.
Trump is attempting to destroy higher ed, but at the start of this academic year, UAW 4811 members are united, organized, and ready to keep building a UC that works for all of us. Sign a card and start organizing today.
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Trump is attempting to destroy higher ed, but at the start of this academic year, UAW 4811 members are united, organized, and ready to keep building a UC that works for all of us. Sign a card and start organizing today.
Congratulations to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis – all UC professors – on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics!
October 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis – all UC professors – on winning the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics!
Two weeks ago, UAW 4811 members came together to show the public what’s at stake as Trump attacks public research. Funding for much of that research has been temporarily restored, but it’s vital to keep pushing. Join the fight at killthecuts.org
September 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Two weeks ago, UAW 4811 members came together to show the public what’s at stake as Trump attacks public research. Funding for much of that research has been temporarily restored, but it’s vital to keep pushing. Join the fight at killthecuts.org
UAW 4811 Statement on Disclosure of Names to Trump Administration
September 18, 2025 at 6:11 PM
UAW 4811 Statement on Disclosure of Names to Trump Administration
We’re live at UCLA’s Rolfe Courtyard for the Science Fair for Canceled Research, where researchers are showing the impact of Trump’s $600M cuts that suspended 800+ projects. From Alzheimer’s to HIV, lifesaving science is on the line—follow along as we call to #FundScience.
September 12, 2025 at 1:13 AM
We’re live at UCLA’s Rolfe Courtyard for the Science Fair for Canceled Research, where researchers are showing the impact of Trump’s $600M cuts that suspended 800+ projects. From Alzheimer’s to HIV, lifesaving science is on the line—follow along as we call to #FundScience.
Happening TODAY! www.eventbrite.com/e/science-fa...
September 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Happening TODAY! www.eventbrite.com/e/science-fa...
Cuts to NIH/DOE/NSF halt cancer trials, Alzheimer’s studies, and real treatments for real people. Join us at the UCLA science fair for canceled research to see what’s at stake. RSVP at bit.ly/canceled-res...
September 9, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Cuts to NIH/DOE/NSF halt cancer trials, Alzheimer’s studies, and real treatments for real people. Join us at the UCLA science fair for canceled research to see what’s at stake. RSVP at bit.ly/canceled-res...
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25 years ago today, UC grad workers won recognition for the first-ever student worker union at UC—overcoming decades of admin opposition.
25 years ago today, UC grad workers won recognition for the first-ever student worker union at UC—overcoming decades of admin opposition.
August 30, 2025 at 12:34 AM
For anniversary post caption/twitter thread:
25 years ago today, UC grad workers won recognition for the first-ever student worker union at UC—overcoming decades of admin opposition.
25 years ago today, UC grad workers won recognition for the first-ever student worker union at UC—overcoming decades of admin opposition.
Here’s why Kaia, a UCLA ASE, joined the CAT. The fight for a fair contract takes all of us–join the Contract Action Team today.
August 29, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Here’s why Kaia, a UCLA ASE, joined the CAT. The fight for a fair contract takes all of us–join the Contract Action Team today.
This week, academic workers across UC have been packing town halls with our representatives to stop Trump’s devastating cuts to higher ed + research. (1/4) 🧵
August 22, 2025 at 11:31 PM
This week, academic workers across UC have been packing town halls with our representatives to stop Trump’s devastating cuts to higher ed + research. (1/4) 🧵
Yesterday, ASEs had our 4th bargaining session. Here's what happened:
August 20, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Yesterday, ASEs had our 4th bargaining session. Here's what happened:
📢Bargaining Update 📢 Yesterday, ASEs held our third bargaining session for a new union contract. Here's what happened:
August 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
📢Bargaining Update 📢 Yesterday, ASEs held our third bargaining session for a new union contract. Here's what happened:
Trump’s move to cancel research grants at UCLA is an attack on California—on our universities, our research, and the future of our students. UAW 4811 is ready to fight back and defend academic freedom, public research, and higher education in our state. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/u...
Trump Administration Is Freezing Over $300 Million for U.C.L.A.
www.nytimes.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Trump’s move to cancel research grants at UCLA is an attack on California—on our universities, our research, and the future of our students. UAW 4811 is ready to fight back and defend academic freedom, public research, and higher education in our state. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/01/u...
Last week, UAW 4811 members attended @uawregion6 summer school at CSULA. Hear from members about what they learned!
July 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Last week, UAW 4811 members attended @uawregion6 summer school at CSULA. Hear from members about what they learned!
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Such an honor to speak at @uawregion6.bsky.social’s summer school conference last week! They are an amazing group of passionate unionists. One of the most memorable moments in my time as UAW Archivist. Thank you Director Miller and the conference planners.
July 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Such an honor to speak at @uawregion6.bsky.social’s summer school conference last week! They are an amazing group of passionate unionists. One of the most memorable moments in my time as UAW Archivist. Thank you Director Miller and the conference planners.
International researchers and instructors are essential to UC—but too often, we're denied stability and respect. We're organizing for visa fee reimbursements, job security, and real support. Sign up or get involved today!
July 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
International researchers and instructors are essential to UC—but too often, we're denied stability and respect. We're organizing for visa fee reimbursements, job security, and real support. Sign up or get involved today!
UC management has agreed to reimburse for postdocs for more types of childcare. This is a win for working parents and a more accessible university.
July 22, 2025 at 7:04 PM
UC management has agreed to reimburse for postdocs for more types of childcare. This is a win for working parents and a more accessible university.
Yesterday, ASEs started bargaining for a new union contract. Here's what happened:
July 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Yesterday, ASEs started bargaining for a new union contract. Here's what happened:
Congratulations to @uawregion9a.bsky.social -endorsed candidate for NYC Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ! We’re proud to see a pro-union candidate who’s always stood on the side of our UAW siblings and the working people of NYC win the primary.
June 25, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Congratulations to @uawregion9a.bsky.social -endorsed candidate for NYC Mayor @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social ! We’re proud to see a pro-union candidate who’s always stood on the side of our UAW siblings and the working people of NYC win the primary.
Academic Student Employees (ASEs) are set to begin bargaining in less than one month! ASE union contract bargaining dates are now set through August, with the first session taking place in-person in Berkeley on July 8th. Visit uaw4811.org/ase-bargaining for more information.
June 19, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Academic Student Employees (ASEs) are set to begin bargaining in less than one month! ASE union contract bargaining dates are now set through August, with the first session taking place in-person in Berkeley on July 8th. Visit uaw4811.org/ase-bargaining for more information.
UAW 4811 members just made major progress on funding: CA lawmakers have listened to workers and rejected UC budget cuts. In departments where cuts have justified larger class sizes, this is a crucial win. Now we need to keep the pressure on the Governor to sign it. www.dailycal.org/news/uc/stat...
State legislature rejects nearly $130M in UC funding cuts, suggests increasing scholarship
The California State Legislature rejected Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed funding cuts to the UC system and recommended adding $405 million to the Middle Class Scholarship in its 2025-26 budget proposal.
www.dailycal.org
June 18, 2025 at 1:05 AM
UAW 4811 members just made major progress on funding: CA lawmakers have listened to workers and rejected UC budget cuts. In departments where cuts have justified larger class sizes, this is a crucial win. Now we need to keep the pressure on the Governor to sign it. www.dailycal.org/news/uc/stat...
This weekend, UAW 4811 members joined No Kings protests across California to stand up against authoritarianism and attacks on immigrant communities. We’re organizing for a future where all workers can contribute without fear to research and education in the public interest.
June 17, 2025 at 1:43 AM
This weekend, UAW 4811 members joined No Kings protests across California to stand up against authoritarianism and attacks on immigrant communities. We’re organizing for a future where all workers can contribute without fear to research and education in the public interest.