Unions and UC
The University of California works closely with nine labor unions representing more than 151,000 UC employees. As we negotiate contracts with several unions, our commitment remains clear: ensuring our union-represented employees receive competitive compensation that reflects their vital contributions to UC's missions of public service, research, and education. These dedicated professionals are essential to our success, and we are determined to support them accordingly.
News
UAW
- Jul. 8: UC and UAW Begin Contract Negotiations for Graduate Student Employees
- Jul. 8: UC and UAW Begin Contract Negotiations for New Student Services Professionals Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
- Jul. 1: Press Release: UC Raises AFSCME Members' Wages, Provides New Health Insurance Credits
- Apr. 30: Press Release: UC's Last, Best, Final Offer
- Apr. 30:
- Apr. 15: Statement on AFSCME-UPTE May 1 Strike Notice
- Apr. 1: April 1 AFSCME and UPTE Strike Statement
- Mar. 24: Statement on AFSCME and UPTE April 1 Strike
- Feb. 21: Statement on February AFSCME and UPTE Strike
- Feb. 12: Neutral Factfinder Overwhelmingly Favors UC Proposals To AFSCME
- Nov. 8: Statement on AFSCME Strike Notice
- Nov. 1: Statement on AFSCME Vote to Strike
- Nov. 1: Statement on Health Care Costs for AFSCME and UPTE Members
UPTE
- Jul. 9: UPTE Rejects UC's Proposal for Increased Wages, Medical Insurance Premium Discounts
- Apr. 30:
- Apr. 15: Statement on AFSCME-UPTE May 1 Strike Notice
- Apr. 1: April 1 AFSCME and UPTE Strike Statement
- Mar. 24: Statement on AFSCME and UPTE April 1 Strike
- Feb. 21: Statement on February AFSCME and UPTE Strike
- Nov. 8: Statement on UPTE Notice to Strike
- Nov. 1: Statement on UPTE Vote to Strike
- Nov. 1: Statement on Health Care Costs for AFSCME and UPTE Members
- Aug. 19: UC offers historic wage increases to UPTE-represented employees
Contract negotiation process
Representatives from across the UC system and the union (‘bargaining teams’) meet to negotiate the terms of an agreement. Both sides discuss contract-related issues during these negotiations and present proposals and counterproposals. State law requires that both sides engage in good-faith negotiations to try to resolve any differences and work to reach an agreement in a timely manner.
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