University of California hospital and campus workers to begin open-ended strike May 14
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AFSCME Local 3299 announced an indefinite, statewide strike at UC’s five medical centers and 10 campuses starting on 14 May 2026 over stalled bargaining, wages, and housing affordability. The union says it is giving a month’s notice and will exempt some critical-care roles while creating a patient protection task force.
This alert was originally created on 16 April 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Hospitals
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 24, 2026
As of 24 April 2026, AFSCME Local 3299 and multiple news outlets confirm the open-ended, statewide strike across UC’s 10 campuses and five medical centers remains scheduled to begin on 14 May 2026, with no announcements of cancellation, suspension, postponement, extension, or escalation.
Organizer
- AFSCME Local 3299
Affected Locations
- California (statewide): UC campuses and medical centers
Sources
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