Those of us living on the hill are probably aware of the strikes occurring this week. Last year there were a lot of the same threads posted which kind of took over the front page along with some general incivility. This year, we're trying to keep it a bit contained and more civil. We won't remove the posts that are currently up but all future topics on the strike should be made as a top level comment here.

FAQ

What is AFSCME?

AFSCME stands for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and they are the union representing UC Patient Care Technical (PCT) and Service bargaining-unit employees.

What is the strike about?

DB Article on the strike AFSCME patient care workers plan strike against new employment terms

How long will the strike last?

October 23, 2018 at 4:00 a.m. through October 26, 2018 at 4:00 a.m

What food options will be available this week?

During the service interruption, only the four residential restaurants will be open for service, De Neve, Covel, B-Plate and Feast at Rieber. Dining is incorporating two changes to regular service within the four restaurants. First, students will have the option to utilize a lunch-on-the-go swipe at breakfast and carry out a pre-packaged sandwich and whole fruit. Secondly, the restaurants will have to-go containers available to allow students to take food out and eat outside of the facility.

In addition, the coupons currently available at front desks which students may get in exchange for one swipe, can be redeemed for special meal combinations at different ASUCLA locations. A full listing of the locations is located here.

Read about student life, opinions, and debates during last year's strike

Wtf is up with the air horns right now?

Why I don't support the strike.

An Actual, In-Depth Post About the Strike (TL;DR Included)

Thoughts on the Strike

Can someone explain the strike to me?

DB Article Three-day union worker strike to interrupt dining, custodial services. "All take-out dining options, including Bruin Café, Café 1919, Rendezvous and The Study at Hedrick, will be closed during the strike. All dining halls will remain open, but there will be slight changes to hours and services"

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DB Article Letter to the Editor: Union worker protestors should target university officials, not students

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LA Times Article More than 50,000 UC workers set to strike this week but campuses will remain open

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This post will be updated if further relevant information is revealed