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:
Recently, UC submitted an economic proposal to the United Auto Workers union as part of a new multi-year contract for Graduate Student Researchers. UC and the UAW are collaborating to set appropriate standards for this new bargaining unit. Tentative agreements have been reached on articles regarding health and safety, holidays, Union Security, Grievance and Arbitration, and Respectful Work Environments.
Recently, UC presented the United Auto Workers union with an economic proposal that includes wage increases and enhanced family-related benefits as part of a proposed multi-year collective-bargaining agreement for postdoctoral scholars. Highlights of UC's proposal include:
Supportive, respectful working conditions: