Current Contract

Tentative Agreement between the University of California and the Academic Researchers. The University of California and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) have agreed to a new five year contract. The parties will be finalizing the Agreement and assigning article numbers in the near future.

New Contract expiration date - September 30, 2027

• Academic Researchers Tentative Agreement, effective 12-9-2022  
• Article 01 - Recognition  
• Article 02 - Appointments  
• Article 03 - Benefits and Retirement Programs  
• Article 04 - Compensation  
• Article 05 - Coordinator of Public Programs Series  
• Article 06- Corrective Action and Dismissal  
• Article 07 - Grievance and Arbitration  
• Article 08 - Health and Safety  
• Article 09 - Holidays  
• Article 10 - Labor Management Meetings  
• Article 11 - Layoff Reduction in Time  
• Article 12 - Leaves of Absence  
• Pay for Family Care Bonding Side Letter Agreement  
• Article 13 - Management and Academic Rights  
• Article 14 - Medical Separation  
• Article 15 - No Strikes  
• Article 16 - Nondiscrimination in Employment  
• Article 17 - Out of Unit Movement  
• Article 18 - Parking and Transportation  
• Article 19 - Past Practice Not Covered by Agreement  
• Article 20 - Personnel Files  
• Article 21 - Professional Research Series  
• Article 22 - Project Scientist Series  
• Article 23 - Reasonable Accommodations  
• Article 24 - Severability  
• Article 25 - Sick Leave  
• Article 26 - Specialist Series  
• Article 27 - Time and Effort  
• Article 28 - Training  
• Article 30 - Union Access and Rights  
• Article 31 - Union Security  
• Article 32 - Vacation  
• Article 33 - Waiver  
• Article 34 - Work incurred injury or illness  
• Article 35 - Duration  
• Appendix A-1 Salary Scales  
• Appendix A-2 Project Scientist and Specialist Salary Scale  
• Appendix A - Salary Scales  
• Appendix B - Merit Promotion Guidelines  
• Appendix C - Template Appointment Letter  
• Appendix D - Joint Description of Union Orientation for New Employees  
• Appendix E - Parking Rate Increase Caps  
• Appendix F - Retiree Health Eligibilty  
• Appendix G - Step 2 Grievance Form  
• Appendix H - Arbitrator Panel  
• Appendix I - Title IX Offices  
• Appendix J - UAW Local 5810 Deductions Template  
• Side Letter - Agreement UCSD Scripps  
• Side Letter - Initial Deduction Implementation  
• Side Letter - Merits  
• Side Letter - Exploration of Bridge Funding (JLMC)  
• Side Letter - Paid Family Leave (JLMC)