CHO bargaining update & action: Hiring freeze thawing—now let’s hold UC accountable on Feb 9

Shift Summary (read this first): Member pressure is working—managers admit the hiring freeze is thawing and positions are opening—but UC is still not bargaining seriously. Take action: join UPTE members from UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland at the Alameda County Health Committee meeting on Monday, February 9, at 9:30 am to demand transparency on Measure C spending.

Now, the detailed breakdown: On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, your University Professional and Technical Employees bargaining team met with the University of California for our third bargaining session. Your bargaining team brought the University serious, member-driven proposals based on our S.A.V.E. CHO side-letter petition (Stabilize Staff, Advance Careers, Value Experience, Ensure Excellence at Children's Hospital Oakland)—aimed at protecting the crucial benefits at UCSF Children's Hospital Oakland that we've fought for and relied on.

But we're not resting on our laurels, we're continuing our fight. Join us this coming Monday, February 9, at the Alameda County Administration Building, 1221 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94612, for the 9:30 am Alameda County Health Committee meeting to advance pediatric excellence and compassionate care through Measure C. We plan to speak up and out during the public comment portion of the committee meeting.