Current Contract

Current Contract between the University of California and the Academic Researchers

November 8, 2019 - September 30, 2022

• Complete RA Contract 2019-2022  
• 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  
• 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 - Professioinal 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 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  
• 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)