Thank you all for your outpouring of love and support for Andrew. It put us in a strong position this afternoon when UC-AFT leaders met with Vice Provost O’Dowd and Assistant Vice Chancellor Beckett.  They pledged to forward a written proposal for paid medical leave by this Friday, 10/4.  After our discussion today, we’re hopeful that the resolution will be based on our union contract and will not require Andrew to ask for charitable donations.

We'll post our next update after we receive UCI's proposal.  Until then, know that you're making a difference for Andrew as an individual and for all UC teaching faculty.  Thank you!