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UPTE Optometrists’ Powerful Unfair Labor Practice Strike Caught the Public Eye

UCLA Stein Eye Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles

UCLA Stein Eye Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles

Jacobs Medical Center at the University of California, San Diego

Jacobs Medical Center at the University of California, San Diego

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay at the University of California, San Francisco

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay at the University of California, San Francisco

UC Davis Medical Center at the University of California, Davis

UC Davis Medical Center at the University of California, Davis

I don’t know about you, but I am still riding high on what we accomplished in February. Optometrists sent a powerful message to the University of California while participating in our unfair labor practice strike on Tuesday, February 6, and Wednesday, February 7, 2024: Stop your union-busting and bad-faith bargaining tactics and address the issues optometrists are demanding and their patients deserve.

Over a thousand people came to rally with us during the two-day unfair labor practice strike. It was clear that all who attended were inspired by our show of unity, bravery, and determination. Multiple news stories were made about our unfair labor practice strike, including coverage in KQED, NBC Bay Area, The Davis Enterprise, the Optometry Times, and the American Optometric Association. The strike truly captured the attention of the public as we braved wind, rain, and pushback from labor relations to demand UC resolve its unfair labor practices and bargain in good faith to improve patient care and the dignity of our profession.

The fight is not over yet! The ULP Strike was a powerful sign of our commitment, but we will need to keep the pressure up if we want the University to bargain in good faith.

When we fight, we win.

Best,

Lauren Guajardo
Optometrist 3, HX Unit
University of California, Davis