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Yes, that’s a human brain on a cafeteria tray. UCLA fair shows off science cuts under Trump UCLA's researchers go low-tech to plead their case to the public with poster boards and props. The Trump administration has suspended more than $500 million in research grants to the university.

University of California researchers produce some of the most cutting edge science in the country, made possible by federal grants from NIH, NSF, DOE, and more. When are the Regents and UC President Milliken going to stand up against Trump’s draconian cuts? www.latimes.com/california/s...

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And today every flight going into the New York region from DCA were delayed or cancelled -for hours this afternoon

Financialization as a Double-Edged Sword for Universities Full remarks from my Berkeley and Stanford talks on defending universities.

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Manufactured Austerity: As California Higher Education Braces Itself for Trump’s Attacks, We Also Have to Fight Against Budget Cuts from Democrats (Guest Post) Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Nova, Coimbria, Portugal on April 26, 2025    by Trevor Griffey, UC Irvine   Before 2025, California Governor Gavi...

Why is @governor.ca.gov proposing an 8% budget cut for @uofcalifornia.bsky.social and @calstate.bsky.social, and why do most Democrats seem to be going along with him? I'm glad you asked!

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WORKER POWER UC!!!

What a day out rallying for our teachers and all workers who make up the heart and soul of the UC!!!

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Proud May Day March alongside our striking siblings from @afscme.bsky.social
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Alt text: A group of six people stand on the steps outside a large stone building, participating in a public demonstration. Three people in the center hold microphones and papers, one holds a sign reading “People with Grad Student Power,” and two others hold a large blue banner that says “UC-AFT Local 1474.” One person raises their fist in the air.

Power to the librarians, lecturers, and workers everywhere on this May Day.✊ @ucaft.bsky.social

Holding a stronger #MayDay with all my @ucaftbayarea.bsky.social and @ucaft.bsky.social comrades at UC Berkeley.

A side-by-side view of two flyers promoting workers' events at UC Berkeley on May 1st. Left flyer: Title at the top: "WORKERS POWER UC!" in bold red letters with two black fist icons. Center features a black-and-white seal reading "Lecturers Librarians UC-AFT Local 1474" with crossed writing tools and "UCB" letters. Below the seal: "MAY DAY CELEBRATION AND RALLY" in large blue text. Event details in black: "May 1st, Noon, Mario Savio Steps, Sproul Plaza." Right flyer: Bold green and black text: "STRIKE! Against UC’s Illegal Attack on Workers" at the top. "MAY 1 International Workers Day" to the right. Center features a black-and-white photo of a group of people holding signs that read "ON STRIKE." Large text below photo: "UC BERKELEY." Event details: "Telegraph and Bancroft, Berkeley, CA" and "Picket Line 10AM - 2PM." Hashtag "#3299STRONG" at the bottom. Background is a faded yellow sunburst pattern with a silhouette of a crowd holding picket signs along the bottom.

This International Workers Day, we come together not just to celebrate, but to organize, fight, and demand what is rightfully ours. As @afscme3299.bsky.social workers strike at Berkeley and across the UC system, we stand in solidarity. Without workers, there is no university. @ucaft.bsky.social

A bright yellow flyer with bold black text that reads: "WORKERS POWER UC! MAY DAY 2025, 11:30a - 1:30p, SPROUL PLAZA, RALLY AT NOON." Below, smaller text says: "Join your UC unions on May 1. Union tables and activities start at 11:30am with a rally at noon." In the bottom right corner is the UC-AFT Local 1474 logo, featuring an outline of California with "UC-AFT" written across it.

May 1, join @ucaft.bsky.social and other unions and labor allies in celebration of International Workers Day. Noon rally at Sproul Plaza on the UC Berkeley campus.

A blue flyer with bold yellow and white text that reads: "UC-AFT Elections, April 28 – May 4, 2025." Below, it lists three voting items: "Statewide Executive Board," "Chapter Leadership and Bylaws," and "Unit 18 Table Team and Bargaining Pillars." Additional text explains that each UC-AFT member will receive a unique, anonymous ballot through Election Buddy and emphasizes that participation is crucial to union democracy. At the bottom, there are three illustrated hands holding ballots with checkmarks. The UC-AFT Local 1474 logo, featuring an outline of California with "UC-AFT" written across it and a small flame, appears in the lower right corner.

Voting starts tomorrow! We are electing the UC-AFT Local 1474 Executive Board, chapter-level officers and bylaws changes, and the Unit 18 Table Team and contract campaign pillars. Watch for your ballot and check the FAQ for more info: ucaft.org/member_resou... @ucaft.bsky.social

Trump’s executive order on accreditation is yet another attempt to dictate what is taught, learned, & said by college instructors & students.

Threats to remove accreditors are transparent attempts to consolidate power in the hands of the administration in order to stifle teaching & research.

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The White House needs to understand: Teachers are their union. It's how we collectively have a voice. When you attack unions, you attack teachers. When you leave us out of the conversation, you ignore teachers voice.

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Visa revocations create ‘climate of fear’ for UC Berkeley, Stanford international students Many international students told the Chronicle they are too scared to speak out as the Trump administration has revoked more than 1,300 college students' visas.

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So proud of all of our speakers today—and everyone who came out in support of our freedoms at UC! @freedom2learn.bsky.social
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California students and faculty join national protest of Trump’s crackdown on higher education Hundreds of educators, students and local and state leaders gathered at UC Berkeley and San Jose State University to stand up for academic freedom, free speech and diversity.

“This is an issue that goes beyond issues of just academic freedom…it goes to the core meaning of freedom in this country.” - Robert Reich www.mercurynews.com/2025/04/17/c... @freedom2learn.bsky.social

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Berkeley wouldn't be Berkeley without protest!

On April 17 we ask you to Rise Up to manifest what UC Berkeley can and must be. The rally and teach-in will showcase what the UC Berkeley community does best RALLY + TEACH-INS!

See you at 12pm speaklearnteach.org

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Berkeley wouldn't be Berkeley without protest!

On April 17 we ask you to Rise Up to manifest what UC Berkeley can and must be.

RISE UP FOR EDUCATION!

RALLY + TEACH-INS! 12pm at Sproul Plaza

See you at 12pm speaklearnteach.org

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On April 17 we ask you to Rise Up for Education! Join faculty, students, staff, unions and community members to manifest what UC Berkeley can and must be! 12pm-2pm on Sproul Plaza! Part of the AAUP’s National #dayofactionforhighered

On April 17 we ask you to Rise Up for Education! Join faculty, students, staff, unions and community members to manifest what UC Berkeley can and must be! 12pm-2pm on Sproul Plaza! Part of the @aaup.bsky.social National #dayofactionforhighered

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Jeremy Brecher: What would a general strike in the US actually look like? Calls for a general strike in the US are growing. It’s important to understand how to organize one, given their key role in overcoming tyrants around the world.

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Union and campus community members protest threats to UC funding Hundreds of UC Berkeley students, faculty and union members flooded Sproul Plaza at noon Tuesday to protest potential cuts to state and federal funding that could leave a significant gap

Union and campus community members protest threats to UC funding www.dailycal.org/news/union-a... #KilltheCuts @uaw4811.bsky.social @uawregion6.bsky.social @ucaft.bsky.social

Trump administration begins interviewing UC faculty as part of antisemitism probe The outreach is happening after the university complied with a subpoena for employees’ personal information.

“This is not an attempt just to get information…this is where the EEOC and the Trump administration are asserting power over universities in an attempt to stifle academic freedom and free speech.” - UC-AFT President @karodger.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/04... @ucaft.bsky.social

protestors in blue t-shirts stand in the sun at a rally and hold signs such as "Kill the Cuts: Save Science"

a large demonstration in front of a university building. protestors hold up signs and listen to speakers.

protestors in blue t-shirts stand in the sun at a rally and hold signs such as "Kill the Cuts: Save Science"

protestors in blue union t-shirts hold up rally signs in front of a fountain

Amazing rally to #KilltheCuts organized by @uaw4811.bsky.social. @ucaft.bsky.social and many others came out to support on the UC Berkeley campus. www.killthecuts.org

This AM all @uofcalifornia.bsky.social leadership received this letter from the Council of UC Faculty Associations and University Council-AFT Local 1474 urging UC President Drake to urgently address visa revocations & deportation of international students, with 5 demands.

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