The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 3299, or AFSCME Local 3299, launched a campaign condemning UC administration for alleged use of police force on a UC worker due to a language barrier.
The worker one out of more than 27,000 people represented by the union allegedly lived with roommates who had tested positive for COVID-19, according to UCPD Lieutenant Sabrina Reich. An AFSCME Local 3299 campaign letter alleges that UC management gave the worker instructions to leave and quarantine, but put “minimal effort” into communicating the message.
As a result, the campaign letter added that the worker did not understand the COVID-19 protocol and arrived to work during his next scheduled shift at Dwinelle Hall on Jan. 18.
Computer stolen in strong-arm robbery at Etcheverry Hall
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A strong-arm robbery took place Friday afternoon at Etcheverry Hall where the suspect stole a computer.
At 1:13 p.m., the suspect approached an adult female student from behind and forcibly stole her computer, according to UCPD spokesperson Lt. Sabrina Reich. The suspect then fled to a nearby vehicle, which was described as “a 4 door white sedan” that was last seen traveling northbound on Euclid Avenue, according to Reich.
UCPD officers arrived to search the area but were unable to locate any suspects, Reich added. The alert urged anyone with information on the crime to contact UCPD at (510) 642-6760.
Robbery occurs at International House, UCPD reports
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UCPD is actively investigating a robbery that occurred Thursday afternoon at 1:45 p.m. at International House, according to UCPD spokesperson Lt. Sabrina Reich.
The suspect vehicle, described as a white sedan, was seen traveling northbound on Piedmont Avenue and Gayley Road, a UCPD alert notes.
The alert adds that anyone with information about the crime should contact UCPD at (510) 642-6760.
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