More than 2,000 information technology and technical employees across the UC unionized Thursday.
The employees voted to unionize with University Professional and Technical Employees-Communications Workers of America 9119 – which now represents about 8,400 workers in its technology bargaining unit – forming the largest union of its kind in the United States, a union spokesperson said in an emailed statement.

Two Democrats – including an incumbent – and a Republican retired businessman are among the candidates vying to represent UCLA and its surrounding areas in the state assembly.

This post was updated May 17 at 10:49 p.m.
Gov. Gavin Newsom kept proposed funding for the UC steady in his May revision of the 2026-27 state budget released Thursday.

A union representing more than 40,000 UC employees is set to begin an open-ended strike Thursday.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, which represents service, skilled craft and patient care workers, has repeatedly alleged that the UC has bargained in bad faith throughout contract negotiations.

The UC Board of Regents voiced support for a state bill that would put a $23 billion research bond on the November 2026 ballot at its Wednesday meeting.

When Graeme Blair heard President Donald Trump’s promises to carry out a mass deportation campaign ahead of the 2024 presidential election, he began planning the Deportation Data Project.

This post was updated May 5 at 11:23 p.m.
Four candidates for the Undergraduate Students Association Council internal vice president debated how to best support students’ basic needs – including access to housing and food – Thursday. 
The USA Elections Board and the Daily Bruin co-hosted a series of debates between candidates in the upcoming USAC election.

This post was updated April 26 at 10:04 p.m.
More than 100 people gathered for a vigil at the base of Janss Steps on Friday evening to commemorate the 111th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide.

This post was updated May 14 at 7:58 p.m.
Transfer students make up more than a third of the UCLA undergraduate student body, but myths persist about the transfer experience and application process.

A former United States ambassador to Russia said people should remain hopeful for a more democratic global future in a Thursday talk at the School of Law.