UCLA launches labor studies department exploring inequality, social problems

This post was updated Nov. 9 at 11:25 p.m.
UCLA became the first UC campus to launch an academic department dedicated to labor studies this fall.

USAC recap – Sept. 30

The Undergraduate Students Association Council approved a resolution calling on UC President James Milliken to release the letter from the Department of Justice which sought a $1 billion settlement from UCLA and specific concessions to restore the university’s research funding at its first meeting of the 2025-26 academic school year Sept.

By Diana Corona

Campus

March 13, 2025 5:17 p.m.

USAC recap – March 4

The Undergraduate Students Association Council called for excused absences for students impacted by immigration enforcement and the renaming of Campbell Hall at its meeting March 4.

By Diana Corona

Campus

Jan. 15, 2025 6:12 p.m.

Following USAC resolution, UC expands paid sick leave to ASUCLA student employees

This post was updated Feb. 28 at 3:18 p.m.
The Undergraduate Students Association Council passed a resolution Nov. 19 calling for ASUCLA employees higher wages and better working conditions, along with paid sick leave — which was later granted.