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...]
One-Day Strike Planned for Wednesday; Practice Patience With Changes to Gate Access and Shuttle Services
Please practice patience as the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE) (RX and TX units) will conduct a UC system-wide one-day strike on Wednesday. The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union Service (SX bargaining unit) will also strike in support. Gate restrictions and shuttle bus route changes will be in place, and there may be delays due … [Read more...]
March 13 – PIM Leadership Announcement
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to announce that Bob Warther will join the LBNL operations senior leadership team as Division Director, Projects and Infrastructure Modernization (PIMD) on April 1, 2019. Bob comes to the Lab from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory where he developed and led the project execution group. Prior to that, he worked as a Vice President of Operations at BWXT, a private … [Read more...]
UCPath Coming to Berkeley Lab
Dear Colleagues, In support of the Lab’s mission, our Human Resources, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, and IT teams have been working on an implementation plan for UCPath, a University of California systemwide HR application for payroll, employee benefits, and other HR transactions at the Lab. UCPath replaces the Lab’s current HR and payroll systems, which will be retired. The new systems … [Read more...]
Transportation — The Lab Has a Program. You Play a Part
Dear LNBL Colleagues- It’s no secret that parking on the hill is tough, and as we continue to grow with new opportunities for scientific and infrastructure development, it’s going to get tougher. While that growth is exciting, it also means more construction, more people, and more vehicles. This is the first in a series of communications about transportation at Berkeley Lab. I want to share what … [Read more...]