University of California and University Council American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) Talks Continue for a New Contract for the Unit 18 Faculty (IX) Bargaining Unit
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The University of California and the University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT) continued negotiations during an in-person session on April 16 for a systemwide, successor collective bargaining agreement for approximately 5,265 Unit 18 faculty across the UC system.
During this week’s bargaining session, which featured extensive member testimony, the University passed articles on Discipline and Dismissal, Grievance and Arbitration, and Immigration. The Union proposed a new article on Technology. The parties welcomed members from multiple campuses, who shared their insights and concerns with developing technology, including AI, in the instructional setting.
Unit 18 faculty contribute significantly to instruction and to the student academic experience across the University of California. UC remains committed to reaching a fair, sustainable agreement that supports high-quality teaching, strengthens its academic mission, and ensures programs are delivered in ways that best serve students.
The parties will continue bargaining on May 7.
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