"UC has abundant resources and must set an example of what strong public institutions should be. UC’s duty is to always prioritize the real patients, students, and people of California.”
Dan Russell, UPTE President
Business Technical Support Analyst 3
UC Berkeley
On April 30, 2025, UC workers hosted a press conference to release a new report titled “Misplaced Priorities: How a Staffing Crisis at the University of California Undermines Public Health, Research, and Education.” The paper explores UC’s role in perpetuating the crisis and the consequences for California’s patients, students, and research.