The Lab’s cafeteria lobby has an updated look, welcoming guests and employees with large screen monitors that provide information about the Lab’s scientific work, displaying highlights from the Lab’s six scientific areas. The lobby refresh also includes comfortable seating that provides a place to sit while waiting for colleagues or visitors. Due to earthquake guidelines, the furniture has … [Read more...]
One-Day Strike Planned for Wednesday, April 10; Expect Changes to Gate Access and Shuttle Services
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Union (AFSCME), SX and EX bargaining units, and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE), RX and TX bargaining units, have notified the University of California of intent to conduct a UC-system-wide one day strike on Wednesday, April 10. Approximately 68 Berkeley Lab employees are members of the AFSCME SX … [Read more...]
Berkeley Lab Participates in National Lab Congressional Briefing
On March 27, the House Science and National Labs Caucus sponsored a Congressional briefing and reception to highlight how the Department of Energy’s national laboratories strengthen America through science and technology innovation. The event, which was sponsored in part by Berkeley Lab, featured DOE Under Secretary for Science, Paul Dabbar (pictured), and a panel of speakers from Magic Leap, The … [Read more...]
Cafeteria Implements Employee Suggestions With More Changes to Come
There are several new faces at the Bay View Cafe who are working to implement changes, including the suggestions from employees based on a recent survey. Heather Pinto has moved from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer to Facilities as the Fleet and Contracted Services manager and will be managing the Lab’s contract with the cafeteria vendor, Epicurean. Hailey Bennett is the new Cafe … [Read more...]
Paul Flynn New Lab Controller
Good morning everyone, I have good news to share with you. I am very happy to announce the promotion of Paul Flynn to the Controller position. Paul has been a manager within the Controller's organization for the past ten years, with the past 20 months as acting Controller. While wearing his deputy Controller and acting Controller hats, he has kept the Controller's organization humming … [Read more...]