UPTE negotiation updates
- Bargaining began in June 2024
- Contracts expired on Sept.0, 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
UC has offered proposals to directly address UPTE's goals for work-life balance, health care costs, and wage proposals. These include:
- Starting July 1, 2025, a 5% across-the-board increase and a 3% increase for the second and third years.
- Raising all UPTE-represented UC employees' pay to at least $25 an hour by July 1, 2025.
- Consistent with previous contracts, regular step increases (roughly 2%) throughout the contract. Step increases for RX and TX bargaining unit employees have been expedited.
- Expanded access to and guaranteed vacation approval and sick leave, including coverage for per diem appointees.
- Adding Juneteenth as a paid holiday.
- Streamlined reclassification and appeals processes to facilitate career growth.
Wage offers explained: Median wages and proposed increases
UPTE-represented UC employees will see increased wages and step progressions over the contract, totaling 16%. Below are three types of UPTE roles, their median hourly wages and proposed increases:
|
Unit and |
Current |
Day 1 |
2026 |
2027 |
|
HX |
$70.03 |
$73.53 |
$77.25 |
$81.16 |
|
RX |
$33.83 |
$35.52 |
$37.32 |
$39.21 |
|
TX |
$41.77 |
$43.86 |
$46.08 |
$48.41 |
The benefits of working at UC
All UPTE-represented UC employees receive:
- Choice of medical plans
- Tuition discounts
- Fully employer-paid:
All UPTE-represented UC employees have the option to enroll in tax-saving programs and additional insurance, including:
- Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance
- Legal, pet, auto and/or home insurance
All UPTE-represented UC employees are also entitled to generous retirement benefits from UC.