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UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter
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We represent 1,200 Lecturers and Librarians at UC Berkeley, UCSF, and UC College of the Law, San Francisco. https://linktr.ee/ucaftbayarea
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Solidarity with 40,000 UAW workers across the University of California fighting for fair contracts! ✊ Here’s a scene from Berkeley’s rally today. @uaw4811.bsky.social @rpsp-uaw.bsky.social SSAP-UAW
Crowd at a protest rally holding signs reading 'Our Rights Our Future,' '40,000 Strong,' and 'Fair Contract' with a speaker addressing attendees
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Tell UCOP and the Regents Not to Negotiate! Sign the action now: cucfa.solidarity.tech/tell-ucop-an... @uc-faculty.bsky.social @aaup.org @ucaft.bsky.social
Protest graphic showing silhouettes of people holding signs along California's outline. Text reads 'Tell UCOP and the Regents not to negotiate! FIGHT FOR THE FUTURE OF HIGHER ED' with Council of UC Faculty Associations and AAUP logos.
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Hey @ucaft.bsky.social teaching faculty! Be sure to join the Fall Bargaining Summit on Fri, Nov 14, 12p, Zoom. Together we will discuss the pillars that will guide our contract campaign and how we can build collective power on campus this fall.

RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
UC-AFT Fall Bargaining Summit flyer for Unit 18 Teaching Faculty on Friday 11/14 at 12pm on Zoom, featuring the UC-AFT logo with California outline and photo of faculty protest march.
November 9, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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La Alianza and SAFIRE @ Cal (Students, Alumni, & Faculty for Immigrant Rights Education) are hosting a Know Your Rights workshop, Nov 3, 1-2:30pm. RSVP at link below for location. cryptpad.fr/form/#/2/for...
Event flyer for 'Know your rights @ Cal' workshop on November 3, 1-2:30 pm, organized by SAFIRE and La Alianza. The flyer explains that everyone in the US has constitutional rights regardless of immigration status and encourages students, faculty, and staff to attend to learn how to protect themselves and others.
October 28, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Speakers include Catherine E. Lhamon, Brian Soucek, Asli Ü. Bali
An image listing the speakers for an academic event, set against a background of the UC Berkeley campus and the San Francisco Bay Area. The text reads: Speakers Catherine E. Lhamon, Executive Director, Edley Center on Law & Democracy, UC Berkeley School of Law, former Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education. Brian Soucek, Martin Luther King Jr. Professor of Law and Chancellor's Fellow, UC Davis School of Law and member of the AAUP "Committee A" on Academic Freedom and Tenure. Asli Ü. Bali, Howard M. Holtzmann Professor of Law, Yale Law School and President of the Middle East Studies Association (MESA).
October 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Join a panel and discussion about the recent UCOP release of faculty, staff, and student names to the Dept of Ed's Office of Civil Rights.

Thurs, Oct 9, 4-6pm, Maude Fife Room, 315 Wheeler Hall.

Co-sponsored by @ucaft.bsky.social, @freedom2learn.bsky.social, Berkeley Faculty Association
An image advertising a campus event titled "Academic Freedom and the Release of Names." The text on the image reads: Thursday, October 9, 4-6 pm Maude Fife Room, 315 Wheeler Hall Cosponsors: BFA, UC-AFT, BFF2L The main body of text describes the event: "The recent UCOP release of faculty, staff and student names to the federal Office of Civil Rights, made public by UCB's decision to notify the 160 named from this campus, has raised a host of questions about the reality and resilience of academic freedom in our classrooms. BFA, UC-AFT, and BFF2L are cosponsoring a panel and discussion about the regulatory background, history and political issues raised by the weaponization of Title VI by this administration and its implications for our capacity to teach freely on this campus. All are welcome." The background of the image shows a view of the UC Berkeley campus and the surrounding city.
October 6, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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An open letter to Chancellor Lyons from the @ucaft.bsky.social Bay Area Chapter. Read it at ucaft.org/news/open-le...
Image shows title 'An open letter to Chancellor Lyons from the UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter' with the UC-AFT Local 1474 union logo below. At the bottom it says 'Read the full letter:' followed by a link to https://linktr.ee/ucaftbayarea
September 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Peyrin Kao is on day 23 of the hunger strike. UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter continues to stand in solidarity with our union colleague. Read the statement: drive.google.com/file/d/1EBKE... @ucaft.bsky.social
An image showing support from the UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter (Local 1474) for a union sibling on hunger strike. The image contains the chapter's logo featuring crossed tools in a circular design with "LECTURERS" and "LIBRARIANS" text around it, along with "UC-AFT Local 1474" at the bottom.
September 18, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Attention @ucaft.bsky.social Bay Area Chapter members: be sure to attend our monthly meeting tomorrow. Sept 18, 12-1pm, 303 Doe Library on the UC Berkeley campus. There’s lots to talk about!
UC-AFT Local 1474 Bay Area Chapter Member Meeting announcement. Thursday, September 18, 12-1 pm at UC Berkeley, 303 Doe Library. Shows people sitting around tables in a meeting room. Text encourages all members to attend for UC-AFT updates, information sharing, and discussion.
September 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Tell UC President Milliken and the Regents to refuse any concessions demanded by Trump’s extortionist tactics! Sign now: actionnetwork.org/letters/hold... @karodger.bsky.social @ucaft.bsky.social @uptecwa.bsky.social @uaw4811.bsky.social @afscme3299.bsky.social
UC-AFT union poster with 'HOLD THE LINE!' headline, calling to stand strong against attacks on education. Urges telling President Milliken and Regents to refuse Trump administration demands and stabilize UC funding for research and teaching. Includes union logo and call to action link.
September 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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How about the Regents and UC’s leadership stand up and fight against Trump’s extortion. They can HOLD THE LINE and refuse any concessions. Tell them now! actionnetwork.org/letters/hold... @ucaft.bsky.social
UC-AFT union flyer with blue background calling to 'Hold the Line!' and stand strong against attacks on education. Features yellow megaphone icon and asks people to tell President Milliken and UC Regents to refuse Trump administration demands and stabilize UC funding.
September 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Members of UCLA’s chapter of @ucaft.bsky.social, in solidarity with union sibling Peyrin Kao at UC Berkeley on day 10 of his hunger strike for Gaza, will participate in a one-day solidarity fast for Gaza.

Royce Quad
Friday, Sept 5 at 1 pm
A flyer from UCLA UC-AFT announcing a one-day "Solidarity Fast for Gaza" on Friday, September 5 at 1 pm at Royce Quad in support of a UCB union member's hunger strike. The flyer lists demands including acknowledging genocide, UC's complicity, divestment from the military complex, and implementing ethical investment standards.
September 5, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter stands with our union sibling, Peyrin Kao, who is on a hunger strike in solidarity with the people of Gaza. Read the full statement: drive.google.com/file/d/1EBKE... @ucaft.bsky.social
An image showing support from the UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter (Local 1474) for a union sibling on hunger strike. The image contains the chapter's logo featuring crossed tools in a circular design with "LECTURERS" and "LIBRARIANS" text around it, along with "UC-AFT Local 1474" at the bottom.
September 3, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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San Francisco is a union town. @cftunion.bsky.social @aft2121.bsky.social @ucaft.bsky.social
#LaborDay
#DefendHigherEd
#WorkersOverBillionaires
Large crowd gathered outdoors for labor day rally in San Francisco, with people holding union signs among palm trees and white buildings.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Large crowd of protesters marching down a city street carrying various signs and banners.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Speaker addressing crowd from behind wooden barrier, with Mexican restaurant visible in background.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Group of protesters holding signs and banners gathered on grass with palm trees in background.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
September 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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We’re out here in San Francisco in solidarity. Union power for all.✊ @cftunion.bsky.social @ucaft.bsky.social
#LaborDay
#DefendHigherEd
#WorkersOverBillionaires
a labor rally with union members holding signs. The most prominent signs read “UNION POWER” and “UNION POWER For All” with CFT (California Federation of Teachers) logos visible.
September 1, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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TOMORROW! Workers Over Billionaires march and rally. Meet at 16th and Mission BART, San Francisco, 11am.✊ @cftunion.bsky.social @ucaft.bsky.social
a promotional flyer for a Labor Day rally and march scheduled for Monday, September 1st, 2025 at 11 A.M. at 16th and Mission BART Plaza in San Francisco. The event is themed "Workers Over Billionaires" and features bold graphics with a megaphone and protest imagery. The rally aims to build a "national movement for working class power" and lists several causes including standing against rising fascism, and advocating for racial justice, immigrant rights, LGBTQIA+ equality, gender justice, public services, and human rights both in the US and globally. The flyer includes a QR code for additional information and uses a patriotic red, white, and blue color scheme with dynamic diagonal design elements.
August 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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UC leaders: RESIST Trump’s extortionist tactics. Stand strong against attacks on education. Sign and share! actionnetwork.org/letters/hold... @ucaft.bsky.social @cftunion.bsky.social @uaw4811.bsky.social @uptecwa.bsky.social @afscme3299.bsky.social @teamsterslocal2010.bsky.social
This image is a UC-AFT (University of California - American Federation of Teachers) Local 1474 advocacy poster with a blue background. The main headline reads "HOLD THE LINE!" in large yellow text, followed by "STAND STRONG AGAINST ATTACKS ON EDUCATION" in white text. The poster calls for action, stating: "Tell Pres. Milliken and the Regents to refuse any concessions demanded by Trump's Department of Justice and to stabilize funding for research AND teaching at UC!" At the bottom, there's a "TAKE ACTION" section in yellow text with a link: https://linktr.ee/ucaft
August 25, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Events in SF, Oakland, and San Jose!
This is a Labor Day 2025 rally poster with a bold, activist design. The image features: Large red banner text reading "WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES" Black and white photographs of protesters with megaphones and raised fists A megaphone icon prominently displayed Yellow radiating sunburst pattern in the background Event Details: Title: "LABOR DAY 2025" Date: "MONDAY, SEPT. 1ST" Slogan: "NO CUTS ★ NO RAIDS ★ NO WARS" Three Rally Locations: San Francisco @ 11AM - 16th Street BART Plaza Oakland @ 12PM - Frank H. Ogawa Plaza San Jose @ 3PM - San Jose City Hall
August 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Sign and share! Tell UC President Milliken and the Regents to defend our university and refuse to settle! actionnetwork.org/letters/hold... @ucaft.bsky.social
This image is a UC-AFT (University of California - American Federation of Teachers) Local 1474 advocacy poster with a blue background. The main headline reads "HOLD THE LINE!" in large yellow text, followed by "STAND STRONG AGAINST ATTACKS ON EDUCATION" in white text. The poster calls for action, stating: "Tell Pres. Milliken and the Regents to refuse any concessions demanded by Trump's Department of Justice and to stabilize funding for research AND teaching at UC!” At the bottom, there's a "TAKE ACTION" section in yellow text with a link: https://linktr.ee/ucaft
August 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Thousands of new students are starting at UC Berkeley soon! Will University of California leaders protect education by standing up against Trump’s extortion of higher ed? Or will they roll over and decimate teaching and research? @ucaft.bsky.social
A large gathering of students stand on a lawn on the UC Berkeley campus. In the background there is a modern building with concrete and glass architecture, surrounded by mature trees including tall conifers and palm trees.
August 21, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Tomorrow! Roll through!
@ucaft.bsky.social @davywalter.bsky.social @uaw4811.bsky.social @uptecwa.bsky.social @afscme3299.bsky.social @teamsterslocal2010.bsky.social @trevorgriffey.bsky.social
Flyer for UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter UC Budget Town Hall. Blue background with UC-AFT Local 1474 logo featuring California state outline. Header text reads 'Bay Area Chapter UC Budget Town Hall' in orange letters. Body text explains that UC employees face layoffs and work reductions due to federal funding cuts, state allocation uncertainty, and administration resource mishandling. Invites attendees to join UC-AFT VP for Legislation Trevor Griffey to discuss the budget situation and organizing strategies. Event details in green box: Thursday, August 21, 1:30-2:30 pm, UC Berkeley Campus, Physics North Room 2. Includes small map showing Physics North building location on campus.
August 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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A hand-drawn illustration on yellow paper showing a simple stick figure character with two dots for eyes, giving double middle fingers with both hands. The text reads 'Union Busting Is Disgusting' with 'Union Busting' at the top and 'Is Disgusting' at the bottom of the figure.
August 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Remember to join us for a timely UC budget town hall on Thursday, August 21, 1:30-2:30pm on the UC Berkeley campus. UC-AFT VP for Legislation @trevorgriffey.bsky.social will join us for a presentation and discussion. @ucaft.bsky.social
Flyer for UC-AFT Bay Area Chapter UC Budget Town Hall. Blue background with UC-AFT Local 1474 logo featuring California state outline. Header text reads 'Bay Area Chapter UC Budget Town Hall' in orange letters. Body text explains that UC employees face layoffs and work reductions due to federal funding cuts, state allocation uncertainty, and administration resource mishandling. Invites attendees to join UC-AFT VP for Legislation Trevor Griffey to discuss the budget situation and organizing strategies. Event details in green box: Thursday, August 21, 1:30-2:30 pm, UC Berkeley Campus, Physics North Room 2. Includes small map showing Physics North building location on campus.
August 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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“President Milliken and the Regents should exhaust all legal remedies, refuse all concessions, and resist illegal acts by the Trump administration.” Sign and share now! actionnetwork.org/letters/hold... @ucaft.bsky.social @uc-faculty.bsky.social @uaw4811.bsky.social
A UC-AFT Local 1474 advocacy graphic with a blue and yellow design featuring a megaphone icon. The text reads 'Stand Strong Against Attacks on Education - HOLD THE LINE!' followed by 'Tell Pres. Milliken and the Regents to refuse any concessions demanded by Trump's Dept. of Justice and to stabilize funding for research and teaching at UC!' The graphic includes the UC-AFT logo with California state outline and directs viewers to take action at linktr.ee/ucaft.
August 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Our @ucaft.bsky.social Bay Area Chapter board met yesterday to make organizing plans for the upcoming school year. There are so many fights ahead, including cuts to higher education funding, attacks on freedom of speech on campus, and upcoming contract negotiations.✊ #unionpower
A group of approximately 10 people sitting around a large white conference table in a modern office space with floor-to-ceiling windows. The participants are in a meeting with laptops, drinks, and personal items on the table. The setting has a contemporary design with glass walls, pendant lighting, and a view of greenery outside. Backpacks and bags are visible on the floor.
August 18, 2025 at 3:44 PM