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UCLA Workers Demand Fair Wages Amid Staffing Crisis

2/27/2025

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Workers rallied passionately outside Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, fighting for fair wages and adequate staffing. The AFSCME Local 3299 union argues that the university's wage proposal falls short of addressing rising living costs. Amidst reports of overwhelming workloads and burnout, the university maintains it provides competitive pay, denying any staffing crisis. Negotiations commenced in January 2024.

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Workers rallied passionately outside Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, fighting for fair wages and adequate staffing. The AFSCME Local 3299 union argues that the university's wage proposal falls short of addressing rising living costs. Amidst reports of overwhelming workloads and burnout, the university maintains it provides competitive pay, denying any staffing crisis. Negotiations commenced in January 2024.