Bargaining Update for UPTE-Represented Employees
UC reaches agreement with UPTE on new five-year contracts.
UC is pleased to announce that they have reached a tentative agreement with UPTE for new five-year contracts covering UC healthcare, research, and technical professionals. Union members are expected to vote within the next few weeks to ratify the agreement.
Highlights of the Agreement
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Healthcare Professionals |
Research/Technical Professionals |
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Pay |
20% across-the-board increases: 5% at ratification (2% for Counseling Psychologists) + 3% per year for 5 years starting July 2020 Step increases: One step at ratification + annual steps effective Jan. 2020 Equity increases: For all eligible staff starting upon ratification Overtime: Time-and-a-half pay for working more than 8/10 hours in a regular shift and double time pay for 12+ hours |
22% across-the-board increases: 3% at ratification (includes eligible Business Tech Support Analysts) and in Jan. 2020 + 3% per year for 5 years starting July 2020 (3.5% in years 2021/2023) Step increases: Performance-based step increases in 2022 and 2024 Overtime: Time-and-a-half pay for working more than 8/10 hours in a regular shift and double time pay for 12+ hours |
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Health Benefits |
Same rates as other employees + a $25 cap on increases for Kaiser and Health Net Blue & Gold plans |
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Retirement Benefits |
By mutual agreement, new employees will receive the same pension benefits as current employees until Apr. 2021, after which time either side may reopen the issue |
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Parking |
Same rates as other employees |
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No strikes |
Employees are prohibited from striking during the life of their contract |
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Contract Duration |
Contracts will be effective upon ratification through Sept. 30, 2024 |
Contracts will be effective upon ratification through Oct. 31, 2024 |