***Read updates about campus services.***
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Today’s labor action by AFSCME workers and their supporters has concluded.
Campus Metro service, which had been limited to stops at the base of campus, has now resumed regular operations.
Campus is now returning to regular operations with dining halls operating on their published schedules and campus shuttles resuming normal routes.
Today’s labor action unfolded generally peacefully for striking workers and their supporters, as well as for those entering and exiting campus. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation.
6 p.m.—The labor activity at the campus entrances has ended.
4:30 p.m.—Labor activity winding down at main and west campus entrances. Both spots remain open.
3:50 p.m.—Strike activity continues at the main and west campus entrances, both of which remain open.
2:38 p.m.—Labor action continues at the main campus entrances, both of which remain open. Drive safely and watch for pedestrians.
1:48 p.m.—Strike activity continues at the main and west campus entrances, both of which remain open. Drive safely.
1:18 p.m.—Dining officials report that Vivas at Merrill College is closed today.
1 p.m.—Main and west entrances open, with union activity at both spots. Drive with caution.
12:30 p.m.—Labor actions continue at the main campus entrances, both of which remain open. Drive safely and watch for pedestrians.
11:56 a.m.—Strike activities continue. Both entrances open. The Nine/Ten, Crown/Merrill and Rachel Carson/Oakes dining halls are open for lunch. The dining halls at Porter/Kresge and Cowell/Stevenson are closed today. These independently operated locations are also open for lunch: Bay Tree Express Store, Bowls by Cafe Brasil, Iveta Cafe, and Cowell Coffee Shop For The People.
11:36 a.m.—Strike activities continue. Both entrances remain open. Drive safely.
11:14 a.m.—Main and west entrances open, with union activity at both locations. Drive with caution and watch for pedestrians.
10:39 a.m.—Both entrances remain open. Drive with caution.
10:23 a.m.—Strike activites are underway. Both entrances remain open. Drive safely.
10:04 a.m.— Dinings halls at Colleges Nine & Ten Dining Hall, Crown/Merrill Dining Hall, and Rachel Carson/Oakes are all open today.
9:51 a.m.—Entrances to the main campus remain open. Strike activities continue.
9:19 a.m.—Both entrances remain open. Drive with caution.
9:04 a.m.—Strike activities are underway. Both entrances remain open. Drive safely.
8:30 a.m.—All college residential life offices are open.
8:14 a.m.—Both entrances remain open. Strike activities are underway. Drive carefully.
7:57 a.m.—Main campus entrances remain open. Strike activities are continuing.
7:26 a.m.—Both entrances remain open. Drive carefully.
7:06 a.m.—Strike activites are underway. Both entrances remain open. Drive safely.
6:51 a.m.—Main campus entrances remain open. Drive safely.
6:36 a.m.—Both entrances remain open. The campus community should allow extra time in traveling to campus, given the possibility of traffic congestion.
6:34 a.m.—The Library will open Science & Engineering and the McHenry buildings this morning as usual.
6:22 a.m.—Continental breakfast will be available at 6:30 a.m. at Colleges Nine & Ten Dining Hall and Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall. Hot breakfast will be served at Crown/Merrill Dining Hall starting at 7 a.m. The dining halls at Porter/Kresge and Cowell/Stevenson will be closed today. Additional updates on other locations will be added throughout the day.
6:05 a.m.—Entrances remain open. Drive with caution.
5:52 a.m.—Both entrances remain open. Drive carefully.
5:25 a.m.—Main campus entrances are open and clear. Drive safely and leave plenty of time for travel.
5 a.m.—Both entrances to the main campus are open and clear. Drive safely and leave plenty of time for travel.
Campus Services
Admissions
Hahn and Cook House will be open as long as the campus remains accessible
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Online: admissions.ucsc.edu
Bookstore
Bay Tree Bookstore and the Express Store are open.
Dining Services
Three dining halls open today:
- Colleges Nine & Ten Dining Hall, 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Crown/Merrill Dining Hall, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
- Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall, 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Some independently operated locations are also open:
- Bay Tree Express Store, 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
- Bowls by Cafe Brasil, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Iveta Cafe, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Cowell Coffee Shop For The People, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Closed:
- Global Village Cafe (independently-operated)
- Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
- Porter/Kresge Dining Hall
- Merrill/Vivas
- All UCSC Dining operated cafes, restaurants and coffee bars (Banana Joe's, College Eight Cafe, Oakes Cafe, Owl's Nest, Perk Coffee Bars, Stevenson Coffee House, Terra Fresca Restaurant & Coffee Bar)
Additional updates on all locations will be provided if changes occur.
Email: dining@ucsc.edu
Web: dining.ucsc.edu
Early Education Services
Early Education Services is open for regular hours today.
Libraries
The Library will open Science & Engineering and the McHenry buildings this morning as usual. Global Village Cafe will be closed.
Enrollment-Transcripts
Update coming soon.
Email: registrar@ucsc.edu
Online: registrar.ucsc.edu
OPERS
The Wellness Center at OPERS will be open starting at 6:30 a.m. and will remain open pending adaquate staffing. Patrons should enter at the gate next to the Wellness Center. The rest of OPERS, including the West Field House, will be closed because of the strike.
Student Health Center
Student Health Services will be open with limited services available. Our lab will be closed for self directed STI testing today.
Transportation and Parking Services
TAPS will give highest priority to providing Disability Van Service (DVS) clients transport between on-campus locations while suspending the Bike Shuttle and regular Loop and Upper Campus shuttle services.
Depending on the number of drivers that report to work, TAPS may be able to run a minimal level of shuttle service, and a limited number of smaller, volunteer-based vehicles will be on-hand to supplement this service. Other options include Lyft, Uber, Zipcars, JUMP bikes, providing or sharing a ride with a friend or connecting with someone through Zimride, biking, or walking when able.
We anticipate that METRO routes serving the campus will drop passengers off at the base of campus only and will then detour around the Bay/High intersection, with buses laying-over on Meder and Cardiff streets to maintain their regular service schedules.
Background
UC Santa Cruz received notice that there will be a labor strike all day Wednesday, April 10, from midnight to 11:59 p.m. by AFSCME service (SX), patient care technical (EX), and skilled trades (K7) workers. Additional bargaining units, healthcare professionals, research support professionals, and technical employees will be joining the strike in sympathy. Read more.
