This resolution urges UCSF to ensure fair pay for Clinical Social Workers in its Campus division, who currently earn 31% less than those in the Medical Center. It aims to eliminate the pay disparity and promote equitable compensation within the university's mental health services.
Resolution urging the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) to support equitable compensation for the University Professional and Technical Employees Communications Workers of America Local 9119 (UPTE-CWA 9119) Clinical Social Workers at UCSF and end the two-tiered mental health system between the University’s Medical Center Clinical Social Workers (CSWs) and “Campus” Clinical Social Workers, resulting in Campus CSWs earning 31% less on average than their Medical Center counterparts.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about pay inequities faced by Clinical Social Workers at UCSF, prompting the Board of Supervisors to urge equitable compensation.
The University of California announced a hiring freeze, which exacerbated staffing issues in UCSF's mental health programs, leading to increased patient wait times.
UPTE-represented UCSF workers went on strike multiple times in response to UC's refusal to negotiate on issues of reclassification and staffing shortages.
The Board of Supervisors prepared a resolution urging UCSF to support equitable compensation for Clinical Social Workers represented by UPTE-CWA 9119.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 476-25, urging UCSF to address pay disparities between Medical Center and Campus Clinical Social Workers.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, but it became effective without his approval due to the charter provisions.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted copies of the adopted resolution to UCSF leadership, including Chancellor Sam Hawgood.
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