University of California

Yee Introduces Bill to Protect UC Workers from Whistleblower Retaliation

Release Date: August 12, 2008

Legislation responds to recent state Supreme Court decision

Yee Bills Approved in Assembly Appropriations

Release Date: August 7, 2008

Committee approves several bills to address critical local issues

July 14, 2008 - 12:16pm

Yee hits streets to show solidarity with striking University of California workers

State Sen. Leland Yee speaks to striking medical workers: Photo courtesy of Sen. YeeState Sen. Leland Yee speaks to striking medical workers: Photo courtesy of Sen. YeeDespite a judge's order saying that a strike could potentially place patient safety in jeopardy, state Sen. Leland Yee, D-San Francisco, joined striking UC San Francisco Medical Center workers Monday in a show of political solidarity.

More than 8,500 service workers represented by AFSCME Local 3299 began what may be a 5-day-long strike at ten UC campuses and five medical centers protesting substandard wages and working conditions.

 

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New Law Allows Greater Access to Government Contracts

Release Date: July 3, 2008

Governor signs Yee’s bill to increase transparency at UC and other public agencies

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