Workers at University of California campuses in the Bay Area joined thousands of employees statewide Tuesday in a one-day strike, claiming unfair labor practices.

Thousands of workers from the University of California campuses and hospital systems are on strike Tuesday for one day, in an effort to address what they say are unfair labor practices and short staffing.

Thousands of workers from University of California campuses and medical centers across the Bay Area walked off their jobs yesterday in a one-day strike. They are alleging staff shortages, bad faith bargaining,