About UPTE at UC

• Bargaining began in June 2024
• Contracts expired on Sept.30, 2024 (HX) and Oct. 31, 2024 (RX, TX)
• UPTE declared an impasse on Jan. 3. The two parties met for mediation, the first step in the impasse process, on Jan. 28-30.

Offers to date: July 9

UC presented a new economic proposal to demonstrate to its UPTE-represented team members that the University values their contributions and dedicated service. UPTE rejected the University’s proposal and did not offer a counterproposal. UPTE also declined the University’s invitation to schedule additional bargaining dates.

UC has demonstrated a strong commitment to reaching an agreement, offering employees immediate wage increases and healthcare premium credits, and finalizing the proposed three-year contracts, as outlined below.

Wage proposal

• Year 1 – 5% or $25/hour

• Year 2 – 4%

• Year 3 – 3%

Due to federal oversight and administration, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory wage increases are subject to merit rules. UC has proposed the following wage increases for the 262 eligible UPTE-represented employees who work at that location as follows:

Year 1 = 6%, Year 2 = 5%, Year 3 = 4%

• UC has also proposed step increases in January 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 for HX, and step increases for RX/TX in January 2025, 2027, and 2028
• The total of wage and step increases proposed by the University would raise some UPTE members’ pay by 20% by November 2028.
• The University’s package includes proposed wage scale adjustments for Physician Assistants to align their pay with that of Nurse Practitioners.

Guaranteed Vacation, Streamlined Reclassification
UC has proposed new rules that guarantee employees can take vacation time by protecting them from losing vacation time due to circumstances beyond their control. The University has also proposed streamlined and clarified processes for reclassifications.

Medical Insurance Cost Credits
To help reduce healthcare costs, UC also proposed medical insurance premium credits of up to $125 monthly for UPTE-represented employees.