Kelly Laverty has been a UCPath Change Leader since 2014 when she worked on the first UCPath implementation at UC Santa Barbara. With her experience, she has developed a systemwide change and communications approach to the change that is UCPath. She says the Lab is a different environment, and Kelly appreciates how inquisitive and adaptable people are at the Lab. Elements: What is … [Read more...]
New Division To Focus On Preventative and Emergency Services
Colleagues, There were many lessons from last month’s two Public Safety Power Shutdowns. One key learning is that we can never be too prepared. In order to increase the Lab’s readiness for emergency response, such as the PSPS events, I am pleased to announce changes within Operations to create a holistic unit focused on all of our preventative and emergency services. To aid in our overall … [Read more...]
Three Questions For Army Veteran Ann Stroud
One of the Lab’s many military veterans is Ann Stroud who works in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer in Emeryville handling science and engineering procurement contracts. She garnered her wealth of contract information during her time in the United States Army where she also earned a master’s degree in material acquisitions. She also was able to turn her joint appointment at the Naval War … [Read more...]
One-Day Strike On Wednesday, Nov. 13
The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union has notified the University of California of its intent to conduct a UC-system-wide one-day strike on Wednesday, November 13 from midnight to 11:59 p.m. Approximately 68 Berkeley Lab employees are members of the AFSCME SX bargaining unit (custodians, drivers, groundskeepers) and two Lab employees are in the EX … [Read more...]
Information About AFSCME Strike Planned Wednesday 11/13
Dear Colleagues, The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union has notified the University of California of its intent to conduct a UC-system-wide one-day strike on Wednesday, November 13 from midnight to 11:59 p.m. Approximately 68 Berkeley Lab employees are members of the AFSCME SX bargaining unit (custodians, drivers, groundskeepers) and two Lab employees are … [Read more...]