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UPTE members are coming together at UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay to demand real workplace safety protections at UCSF Health. No one should fear going to work, and patient care can’t happen without safe working conditions.

Why we’re rallying

UPTE members at UCSF have reported ongoing threats, harassment, and assaults at work — and workers have raised safety concerns for a long time. After the tragic death of our coworker Alberto Rangel, a UCSF clinical social worker and UPTE member, UC must act with urgency.

What we’re calling for

UC must implement real, enforceable workplace safety measures, including:

• Safe staffing and manageable workloads so workers can respond to risk and provide safe care.

• Effective security and safety infrastructure (controlled access, working panic/duress systems, clear protocols).

• Clear, non-retaliatory reporting and follow-through when workers raise safety concerns.

• Frontline worker involvement in safety planning and decision-making — not top-down PR fixes after tragedy.

What to expect

This is a lunchtime rally led by UPTE members. Come for the whole hour if you can — or stop by for 15–20 minutes. Every person counts.

What to bring:

• Wear your UPTE T-shirts

• Bring a coworker

Getting there: Transit options nearby include Muni Metro and Caltrain in the Mission Bay/4th & King area. Plan a little extra time and aim to arrive by 11:45 am.