UC Berkeley students and workers began a three-day strike today to protest against fee hikes and layoffs. Protestors chanted "no cuts, no peace," while union workers brought signs to Sproul Plaza as early as 5 a.m.

The union members were mostly workers from the local chapters of University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE), Coalition of University Employees (CUE) and American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Protests took place at North Gate, West Gate, East Gate and five university construction sites. Protestors formed a picket line around the perimeter of the campus.

(via The Daily Californian)

Youth Radio's Denise Tejada was in Berkeley today. Check out her video of the protests:

Previously:

• UC Students Energized By Diversity, Turnout at Budget Cut Protest ...
• UCs Walkout Against Budget Cuts
• Budget Cuts Spark Protest at UC Irvine

 

 

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