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UPTE-CWA UPTE is a member-led union of over 28,000 healthcare, research, & education workers.

UPTE (University Professional and Technical Employees, CWA 9119) is a union of 18,000 healthcare, research, and education workers united across California. We represent workers across UC campuses, labs, and medical centers as well as community colleges and Department of Energy facilities.

10/08/2026

The Bay Area needs a representative who will amplify worker voices when national decisions are being made. Connie Chan 陳詩敏 has proven to be that person. We’re proud to stand with her alongside Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal on her road to be San Francisco’s next member of Congress.

UCSF social workers and the community members we serve can’t wait for another fatal incident to secure the safety provis...
10/05/2026

UCSF social workers and the community members we serve can’t wait for another fatal incident to secure the safety provisions we need. The staffing crisis and two-tier system must end now. Sign the letter calling on UCSF to act now: upte.org/demands.

🏟️ UCSF campus social workers are covering all of our bases as we continue pressuring UC to end the two-tier system that...
09/29/2026

🏟️ UCSF campus social workers are covering all of our bases as we continue pressuring UC to end the two-tier system that puts workers and patients at risk. We distributed zines and flyers at Giants Stadium last week to remind UCSF that while they may be sponsoring the ball game, they’re still short staffing their clinics!

After 9 months of inaction by UCSF to address safety concerns following the death of Alberto Rangel, social workers gath...
09/24/2026

After 9 months of inaction by UCSF to address safety concerns following the death of Alberto Rangel, social workers gathered with elected officials and community members for a “Hands Around Ward 86" vigil.

State Senator Scott Wiener, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, and Assemblymember Matt Haney, every San Francisco City Supervisor and the San Francisco Labor Council signed a new letter to Chancellor Hawgood backing our demands. “The need for reforms is urgent,” they say.

Despite audits and fines against UCSF, little has changed. We're keeping up the pressure for real change. 🤞

09/24/2026

🎯 Sonya is right: “They’re not stable enough to do the things that you and I do to get housing.”

UPTE calls for Housing First policies to reduce homelessness and relieve pressure on impacted emergency departments across California. Build more affordable housing now.

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09/23/2026

“It really felt like destiny” when Jonathan, an IT worker at UC Davis, began organizing with his colleagues 💫

Read more about tech organizing with UPTE in the link in bio

✅ Organizing on issues like cost of living, abusive bosses, layoffs✅ Asking our colleagues about their priorities and ne...
09/22/2026

✅ Organizing on issues like cost of living, abusive bosses, layoffs
✅ Asking our colleagues about their priorities and needs
✅ Growing our industrial union
✅ Fighting back against authoritarianism and budget cuts

In San Francisco, hundreds of UPTE members came together from across California for our 2026 Statewide Workplace Representative Council. We emerged with more skills shared among us — and more motivation to continue winning on the issues that matter most to our 29,000 members. 💪

Saving time, cutting costs, and reducing carbon emissions by standing shoulder-to-shoulder with UAW 4811! 🚎✊
09/17/2026

Saving time, cutting costs, and reducing carbon emissions by standing shoulder-to-shoulder with UAW 4811! 🚎✊

Our labor makes UC the world-class institution it is. Our union makes it possible for us to deliver the best care, resea...
09/07/2026

Our labor makes UC the world-class institution it is. Our union makes it possible for us to deliver the best care, research, and education that Californians deserve. We're in this together. ✊

Paging UCLA: Next time check with us first 💪
09/03/2026

Paging UCLA: Next time check with us first 💪

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