Graduate student researchers and academic student workers at the University of California have voted to approve new contracts, ending their six-week strike on Dec. 23. Under the terms of the new contracts, these workers will be among the best supported in public higher education in the country.
Learn more about the agreements.
As you know, UC is currently in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) regarding four separate academic employee groups: Postdoctoral Scholars, Academic Researchers, Academic Student Employees (teaching assistants/readers/tutors), and Graduate Student Researchers. Below is information for you and your bargaining unit colleagues about UC’s latest offers and bargaining developments.
UC is currently in contract negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) regarding four separate academic bargaining units: Postdoctoral Scholars, Academic Researchers, Academic Student Employees (teaching assistants/readers/tutors), and Graduate Student Researchers.
Recently, UC submitted an economic proposal to the United Auto Workers union as part of a multi-year contract to ensure fair pay for Academic Researchers. Key tentative agreements have been reached on Respectful Work Environment, Corrective Action and Dismissal, Time and Effort Commitment, Work-incurred Injury or Illness, and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
Highlights of the proposal include:
Recently, UC submitted a strong economic proposal to the United Auto Workers union as part of a multi-year contract to ensure fair pay for Academic Student Employees (Teaching Assistants/Associates/Fellows, Readers, and Tutors). Tentative Agreements have been reached on Union Access and Rights, Union Security, and a Respectful Workplace Environment.
Highlights of the proposal include: