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CUCSA is the Council of University of California Staff Assemblies. CUCSA is comprised of two delegates from each of the UC Campuses.

We work to address staff issues and promote better conditions for everyone across the entire UC system. They meet once per quarter at a different campus to discuss and address staff issues.

10/13/2026

CUCSA kicked off the 26-27 year during our Summer Conference at the beautiful UC Santa Barbara 💙💛

For a full update on the meeting and the latest news from CUCSA, check out Octobers CUCSA Corner Newsletter or go to CUCSA.UCLA.edu

10/02/2026

Governor Newsom has signed SB 895, placing the $7.5 billion research bond before voters on the March 2028 ballot. This marks a significant milestone following months of advocacy by a broad statewide coalition in support of scientific research.

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09/29/2026

Join us for CUCSA All-Staff Benefits Town Hall on October 26th at 11:30am!

This virtual event will feature a presentation from the Benefits Programs & Strategy Team in Systemwide Human Resources, who will provide an overview of the 2027 Open Enrollment and share updates on important changes to this year’s benefits offerings. This session is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from UC’s benefits experts and get your questions answered ahead of the Open Enrollment period. Registration is open on ucr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7SIPMXAGT6CL6aYJK0VB-Q #/registration

09/15/2026

University of California research changes lives. Treatments that began in UC labs now help
patients in every state. NIH funding makes that possible. Today, advocates are on Capitol
Hill for the Rally for Medical Research to keep that hope alive. Ucal.us/speakupforscience

08/25/2026

The CUCSA 25-26 Wellbeing Workgroup Concluded “UC already has many of the necessary assets: flexible work experience, sustainability commitments, location wellbeing programs, the Healthy Campus infrastructure, staff governance channels, and early Okanagan Charter adopters. What remains uneven is the degree of coordination, clarity, accountability, and leadership alignment across locations.”

For more detailed info on recommendations and conclusions from Wellbeing as well as those from the other 25-26 workgroups, please visit CUCSA.UCLA.EDU/projects/current-workgroups/

08/14/2026

Across California, University of California research drives innovation and life-saving discoveries that benefit communities across the state.

Thousands of Californians have already spoken up for research - sending nearly 14,000 emails to lawmakers, rallying at the State Capitol, and helping build an extraordinary statewide coalition for scientific research.

That advocacy made a difference. Now, we need your voice again.

📣 Thank lawmakers for keeping moving - and urge them to pass the strongest possible research bond.

Take action today: https://universityofcalifornia.quorum.us/campaign/augustresearchbond/?utm_source=quorum&utm_medium=toolkit&utm_campaign=augustresearchbond26&utm_content=CUCSA

08/05/2026

Food insecurity for UC Staff is an ongoing concern that CUCSA has been working towards shedding light on. Pictured is the UC Berkeley staff food pantry, operated by their Staff Assembly. Other campuses such as Davis, Riverside, and Santa Cruz (amongst others) also have staff pantries that offer assistance to staff in times of need. ♥️
In a survey done by UC Berkeley Staff Assembly, 29% of the 247 people surveyed in 2017 stated that they have had to choose between paying for food and paying for basic living costs (i.e. rent/mortgage, utilities, transportation, etc). Since then, the cost of living has increased significantly.

07/31/2026

CUCSA’s Laleh Cote, Interim Operations officer and Brian Light, Chair joined Staff Advisor to the Regents past and present at their annual retreat to continue our outstanding partnership!

07/17/2026

Thank you, , for investing in California's students and the .

Your support for UC in this year's state budget and the Veterans and Affordable Housing Bond Act of 2026 will help expand access to higher education and strengthen our state's future.

Join us in saying thanks: https://universityofcalifornia.quorum.us/campaign/july26statethankyou/?utm_source=quorum&utm_medium=toolkit&utm_campaign=julythankyou26&utm_content=CUCSA

07/15/2026

📣ICYMI: CUCSA's 2025–26 Year-End Report to the UC Regents is now available to watch.

Earlier today, 2025–26 CUCSA Chair Greta Halle and 2026–27 CUCSA Chair Brian Light presented CUCSA's Year-End Report during the UC Regents Board Session.

The presentation highlights the Council's accomplishments during the 2025–26 cycle, including recommendations from the Sustainable Workforce and Wellbeing workgroups and other key initiatives supporting staff across the University of California.

🖥️Watch the recording to learn more about CUCSA's work and priorities for the UC community.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/25-26cucsareport

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