Wednesday, Nov. 13
5:52 p.m. — Today’s labor action at the base of our residential campus by AFSCME workers and their supporters has concluded.
The strike officially ends at 11:59 p.m. tonight (Wednesday).
Metro service, which had been limited to buses stopping at the base of campus, has resumed on-campus operations. Campus will return to regularly scheduled operations Thursday morning, with all dining halls operating on their published schedules and campus shuttles resuming their scheduled routes.
Today’s labor action unfolded peacefully for striking workers and their supporters, as well as for those entering and exiting campus. We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation.
4:23 p.m. — Strike activity continues. The campus remains open with access at both entrances.
2:30 p.m. — The residential campus remains open with strike activity continuing at the main entrance.
1 p.m. — The residential campus remains open. Traffic through the main entrance continues unimpeded. Demonstrators are walking a picket line near the main entrance. There is no labor activity at the west entrance. Watch for pedestrians in the area.
TAPS is running a minimal level of shuttle service on campus, with a handful of smaller university vehicles supplementing this service. A reminder that Santa Cruz Metro buses do not enter campus during strikes; however, they are dropping off and picking up riders near the base of campus.
Noon — UC Santa Cruz's residential campus is open. Teaching, research, and university business continues, though some services and offices may not be open as a result of labor activity at the base of campus. Traffic onto and off of campus is flowing freely. Drive with caution, as demonstrators are walking a picket line near the main entrance.
A number of campus-run dining options are open today:
- Colleges Nine & Ten Dining Hall, open till 8 p.m.
- Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall, open till 8 p.m.
- Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall, open till 8 p.m.
Some independently-operated dining options also are serving:
- Bay Tree Express Store, open till 6:30 p.m.
- Cowell Coffee Shop, open till 8 p.m.
- Cafe Iveta, open till 7 p.m.
- Global Village Cafe, open till 9 p.m.
- Bowls, open till 6 p.m.
- Vivas, open till 6 p.m.
10:45 a.m. — TAPS is running a minimal level of shuttle service on campus, with a handful of smaller university vehicles supplementing this service. A reminder that Santa Cruz Metro buses do not enter campus during strikes; however, they are dropping off and picking up riders near the base of campus.
10 a.m. — Traffic onto and off of campus continues unimpeded. Demonstrators are walking a picket line near the main entrance. There is no labor activity at the west entrance. Watch for pedestrians in the area.
9:15 a.m. — A number of on-campus dining options available today:
- Colleges Nine & Ten Dining Hall, open till 8 p.m.
- Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall, open till 8 p.m.
- Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall, open till 8 p.m.
Some independently-operated dining options also are open:
- Bay Tree Express Store, open till 6:30 p.m.
- Cowell Coffee Shop, open till 8 p.m.
- Cafe Iveta, open till 7 p.m.
- Global Village Cafe, open till 9 p.m.
- Bowls, open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
9:05 a.m. — Student Health Services is open today.
9 a.m. — Residential campus is open. Labor activity continues at the base of campus. Teaching, research, and university business continues, though some services and offices may not be open. Traffic onto and off of campus flowing freely. Drive with caution, as demonstrators are walking a picket line near the main entrance.
8:40 a.m. — All Bay Tree Bookstore services up and running including Express Store and ID Card Services. Cafe Iveta also open.
8:20 a.m. — Protest activity continues near the main entrance to campus. Traffic onto and off of campus continues unimpeded. There is no protest activity at the west entrance.
7:45 a.m. — Some independently-operated dining options are open today: Bay Tree Express Store, 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Cowell Coffee Shop: For The People, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
7:40 a.m. — Traffic to and from campus continues to flow unrestricted. Protest activity continues at the base of campus.
7:10 a.m. — Dining is open on a limited basis today. Here's what's closed: Vivas; Crown/Merrill Dining Hall; Porter/Kresge Dining Hall; all UCSC Dining-operated cafes, restaurants and coffee bars (Banana Joe's, College Eight Cafe, Oakes Cafe, Perk Coffee Bars, Stevenson Coffee House, Terra Fresca Restaurant & Coffee Bar).
7 a.m. — Strikers walking picket line at main campus entrance. Traffic flowing freely. Watch for pedestrians in the area.
6:55 a.m. — Both Science & Engineering Library and McHenry Library open normal hours: 8 a.m. to midnight.
6:40 a.m. — Admissions will not be providing regular tours to guests, as bus drivers will not cross the picket line and campus shuttles will not be available. All visitors registered for tours today were messaged last week.
6:30 a.m. — Three dining halls are open today: Colleges Nine & Ten, Cowell/Stevenson, and Rachel Carson/Oakes. Each is set to open at 7 a.m.
6:15 a.m. — Early Education Services is preparing to open as usual, and to remain open as long as possible.
6 a.m. — Residential campus is open. Drive with caution, as strike activity is underway near both entrances. Teaching, research, and university business continues as normal, though some services and offices may not be open. Operations also continue as scheduled at other UC Santa Cruz sites. The campus community should allow extra time in traveling to campus, given the possibility of traffic congestion.
This page will be updated early Wednesday morning and throughout the day.
The University of California has been informed that there will be a labor strike on all of its campuses and medical centers on Wednesday, Nov. 13, beginning at midnight and going through 11:59 p.m. The strike will include employees represented by AFSCME Service (SX), Patient Care Technical (EX), and Skilled Trades (K7). In advance of this scheduled strike activity, we write to share information and resources.
The university is committed to ensuring that all people may exercise the constitutionally protected rights of free expression, speech, and assembly. The right of free speech in a university includes the right to acts of peaceful dissent, protests in peaceable assembly, and orderly demonstrations which include picketing.
Campus services
Admissions
Admissions will not be providing regular tours to guests, as bus drivers will not cross the picket line and campus shuttles will not be available. All visitors registered for tours today were messaged last week. All campus staff are expected to report to work.
Email: admissions@ucsc.edu
Online: admissions.ucsc.edu
Bookstore
Bay Tree Bookstore is open. Bookstore hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Express Store open 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ID Card Services open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Online: https://slugstore.ucsc.edu
Dining Services
Dining options will be limited today, both in location and hours.
The dining halls open today are:
- Colleges Nine & Ten Dining Hall, 7 a.m.
- Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall, 7 a.m.
- Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall, 7 a.m.
Some independently-operated dining options are open today:
- Bay Tree Express Store, open till 6:30 p.m.
- Cowell Coffee Shop, open till 8 p.m.
- Cafe Iveta, open till 7 p.m.
- Global Village Cafe, open till 9 p.m.
- Bowls, open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Vivas, open till 6 p.m.
Closed:
- Vivas
- Crown/Merrill Dining Hall
- Porter/Kresge Dining Hall
- All UCSC Dining operated cafes, restaurants and coffee bars (Banana Joe's, College Eight Cafe, Oakes Cafe, Perk Coffee Bars, Stevenson Coffee House, Terra Fresca Restaurant & Coffee Bar)
Please check the Dining and Campus websites for updates.
Online: dining.ucsc.edu
Early Education Services
Early Education Services is preparing to open as usual, and to remain open as long as possible.
Online: childcare.ucsc.edu
Libraries
Both Science & Engineering Library and McHenry Library open normal hours: 8 a.m. to midnight.
Online: library.ucsc.edu
Enrollment-transcripts
Enrollment-Transcripts open normal hours.
Online: registrar.ucsc.edu
Athletics and Recreation
Athletics and Recreation is open, except for the West Field House will be closed today.
Online: opers.ucsc.edu
Student Health Center
Student Health Services is open today. Students can also access care by using the Anthem Live Health Online Service at https://www.livehealthonline.com/
Online: healthcenter.ucsc.edu
Transportation and Parking Services
During the strike, Transportation and Parking Services 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. Santa Cruz Metro buses typically do not enter campus during strikes; however, they generally drop off and pick up riders at the base of campus.
Depending on the number of drivers who report to work, TAPS may be able to run a minimal level of shuttle service, and a limited number of smaller university 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.
Online: taps.ucsc.edu
Background
The University of California has been informed that there will be a labor strike on all of its campuses and medical centers on Wednesday, Nov. 13, beginning at midnight and going through 11:59 p.m. The strike will include employees represented by AFSCME Service (SX), Patient Care Technical (EX), and Skilled Trades (K7). In advance of this scheduled strike activity, we write to share information and resources.
The university is committed to ensuring that all people may exercise the constitutionally protected rights of free expression, speech, and assembly. The right of free speech in a university includes the right to acts of peaceful dissent, protests in peaceable assembly, and orderly demonstrations which include picketing.
It is important to know that these rights are subject to restrictions based on time, place, and manner rules. For example, UC policy does not allow free expression to disrupt the regular and essential operations of the university, to significantly infringe on the rights of others, or to block or impede ingress to or egress from the campus or buildings. When free expression disrupts our ability to offer classes, administer exams, carry on research, or run the university in general—or when it violates university policy or the law in any way—then it may be subject to disciplinary consequences.
Additionally, please remember that no employee is ever obligated to strike. Unions are legally prohibited from threatening or coercing members in other ways to keep them from coming to work. Staff members should remain in contact with their supervisors and managers to discuss their schedules and work locations.
If you feel you are being threatened, harassed, intimidated about crossing the picket line, or are prevented from working by picketers or striking employees, please immediately notify your supervisor and your campus employee and labor relations office. In cases of emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
If you have questions about campus operations on strike days, information will be posted on a special website: http://www.ucsc.edu/status, recorded on the campus communication hotline (459-INFO), provided to KZSC Radio (88.1 FM) for broadcast, and shared via the campus Twitter account (https://twitter.com/ucsc). If access to the campus is not possible, further instructions to the campus community will be posted via these channels.
