UC Strike Grows as Court Denies Order to Halt Protests
The University of California academic workers' strike is intensifying with walkouts at UCLA and UC Davis after a state labor board declined to halt it, despite UC officials' claims of its illegality. The strike, led by United Auto Workers Local 4811, involves 48,000 academic workers protesting alleged free speech violations and other unfair labor practices. The legality of the strike remains under review, with a ruling expected in three weeks. The strike could significantly impact the academic calendar, as it coincides with the end of classes and critical grading periods.