We object in the strongest terms to the “UC statement on the tragic killing of Daunte Wright,” issued by UCOP on April 13, 2021. The statement, “We unequivocally stand in support of ending systemic racism, of an immediate end to the killing of unarmed Black and brown individuals by law enforcement, and of prosecuting those […]
Author: SDFA Board
SD Union Tribune and LA Times article on open letter opposing “Return to Learn”
Reporter Gary Robbins published a piece on the 600-signatory letter opposing “Return to Learn” by UCSD students, staff, and faculty that can be found here. It is still open for signing, sharing, etc. Matthews’ piece was published first in the SD Union Tribune on September 7, 2020 and republished in the LA Times on September […]
Summary of Concerns: SDFA Townhall on Medical Privacy
The SDFA sent the following letter to university administrators on August 20th requesting an extension of the date to register in the “Work and Health Management” process. It is still open for signatures. As of August 23, 2020, we have not received a response, but will share it with all signatories when we do. […]
TOWN HALL ON MEDICAL RECORDS AND PRIVACY
SDFA will be hosting a town hall on Wednesday, August 19th at 9am to discuss campus community concerns about our medical records. As part of campus COVID-19 preparations for fall quarter, the campus is requiring all employees to fill out a “Work and Health Management Registration” to create a medical record. The record is meant […]
Commentary on UCSD HDH layoffs on utotherescue website
Thanks so much to Michael Meranze and Christopher Newfield for publishing this piece about 200 HDH workers laid off at UCSD on their website A Spanish language version is here.