that was already signed. Horrendous working conditions - "supervisors" checking on employees, monitoring them- really checking though, like peeking into cubicles to make sure that workers are in their seats. (not an issue for my kid because she often works in the field)
The mandatory in office hours would not be a big deal if the workers had offices to go to - break room, meeting rooms etc have been converted to cubicles - and there still isn't enough room for everyone. I'll link an article. Some had remote work contracts and live as far as 100 miles away from their office. BTW, there is not natural light in these buildings - just florescent ballast lights. (yeah, I know not a big deal unless you're forces to work there)
This a rather lengthy one with a history:
https://capsscientists.org/action-budget-and-rto-updates/
AI info:
AI Overview Governor Gavin Newsom did not legally break the ratified contract for state scientists. Rather, his administration and the California Association of Professional Scientists (CAPS), which affiliated with the UAW, have been locked in severe ongoing disputes over budget reductions and strict return-to-office (RTO) mandates.The friction between the Newsom administration and UAW-represented state scientists centers around several key issues:Return to Office (RTO) Mandates: The Newsom administration pushed mandates requiring many state employees to work in person up to four days a week. The union argues this violates previous telework agreements and places an undue financial burden on scientists.Budget Reopening Requests: The state previously attempted to approach the union to renegotiate economic provisions and budget reductions. The UAW pushed back, arguing the contract was binding through July 2027 and that attempting to bypass the agreed-upon terms undermines collective bargaining.State Funding Cuts: Tension peaked amidst threats of federal research cuts, with UAW members rallying at the California State Capitol to demand the Governor prioritize and place the California Health & Science Research Bond on the ballot.The state scientists' Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) remains in effect, and the union actively updates its members on defending telework stability and fighting budget rollbacks on the CAPS UAW Updates Page.6 sitesACTION: Budget and RTO Updates - CAPS, UAW Local 1115Jul 1, 2025 — CAPS-UAW negotiated our current MOU in good faith, after four years without a contract. We received no general salary increases in...CAPS, UAW Local 1115Know Your Rights: Telework Agreements - CAPS, UAW Local 1115Jun 28, 2025 — When CalHR reached out to us in May, asking us to come back to the bargaining table to negotiate over budget reductions, our respo...CAPS, UAW Local 1115California agencies told to prepare for four-day office weekMay 13, 2026 — Gallegos reiterated Newsom's original motivation for the policy, which states that the benefits of in-person work include “enhance...Sacramento BeeShow allAI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
From what I discern this has something to do with Newsom's deal with Anthropic somehow.
I'll get a clearer understanding once my kid calms down enough to explain to me without going off if I ask questions.
BTW this "kid" is in her 40's, not a hot headed teen.
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