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Research Support Professionals
Research Support Professionals
University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE)
The University of California employs about 6,534 research support professionals who provide highly specialized and complex scientific support to researchers.
This systemwide unit is represented by the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE).
UC and UPTE are engaged in active negotiations for the new contract, and have been bargaining since June of 2024. The current contract for this bargaining unit expires on October 31, 2024.