Month May 1998

Annuitant Benefits

Of interest to our Emeriti members, we note that the Governor’s January budget included $4.8M for the increased cost of annuitant health and dental benefits. The May Revise lists an additional $2M. There was no discussion of this issue in…

Can UC Care Be Saved?

UC Care is  the only low-cost option for out-of-state medical care for UC employees and their families. According to the UC Faculty Welfare Health Subcommittee, it is in a downward spiral: rising costs and premiums have driven some employees away…

UC Budget Update

Let me update you on the current state of the UC budget negotiations in the Legislature, recognizing that nothing is final yet. The Assembly and Senate budget subcommittees have acted on issues of concern to us, in some instances agreeing…

DFA Board Elections Slate

A Nominating Committee consisting of Allan Edelson, Demo Pappagianis, and Kathryn Radke has selected the following slate of candidates to fill DFA Board vacancies: Eugenio Amparo (Med: Radiology), Alan Elms (Psychology), Bill Lasley (VM:PHR), and  Ariena  Van Bruggen (Plant Pathology).…