RA — Academic Researchers

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 4811) have agreed to a five year contract.

New Contract expiration date – September 30, 2027

• RA 2022-2027 Contract
• Article 1 – Recognition
• Article 2 – Appointments
• Article 3 – Benefits and Retirement
• Article 4 – Compensation
• Article 5 – Coordinator of Public Programs Series
• Article 6  – Corrective Action and Dismissal
• Article 7 – Grievance and Arbitration
• Article 8 – Health and Safety
• Article 9 – Holidays
• Article 10 – Labor Management Meetings
• Article 11 – Layoff and Reduction in Time
• Article 12 – Leaves of Absence
• 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 Accommodation
• Article 24 – Severability
• Article 25 – Sick Leave
• Article 26 – Specialist Series
• Article 27 – Time and Effort
• Article 28 – Training
• Article 29 – Travel Reimbursement
• 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 of Agreement
• Article 36 – Respectful Work Environment
• Appendix A – Salary Scales
• Appendix B – Merit Promotion Guidelines
• Appendix C – Template Appointment Letter
• Appendix D – Description of Union Orientation
• Appendix E – Parking
• Appendix F – Retiree Health Eligibility
• Appendix G – Step 2 Grievance Form
• Appendix H – Panel of Arbitrators
• Appendix I – Title IX Offices
• Appendix J – UAW Membership Election Form
• Appendix K – Respectful Work Environment Offices
• Side Letter – Local Bridge Funding
• Side Letter – JLMC Workplace Accessibility
• Side Letter – LBNL Project Scientist Accretion
• Side Letter – Expansion of Paid Sick Leave