Talking Points

CUE members and our families have been involved in the long struggle with the UC system for a reasonable contractual agreement.

CUE ANSWERS EACH OF UC’S EXCUSES

UC EXCUSE – The state of California is in financial difficulty
and is cutting the amount the State can give the UC system.
CUE RESPONSE – The State funds given to the UC system
decreased only 6% (to 13%) in 2008-2009, and UC has
accumulated a $3.5 billion surplus.

UC EXCUSE – The surplus funds are not available to be used for CUE salaries and compensations.
CUE RESPONSE – Under Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), these funds are unrestricted and are available for use in CUE salaries.

UC EXCUSE – Tuition and fees would have to be raised
for students if CUE employees wages and compensation
were brought into equity.
CUE RESPONSE – Only 3% of tuition and fees is contributed to the wage package of CUE members. The UC has a 17% reserve, twice the recommended reserve for state-supported universities.