UC is pleased to announce it has reached a tentative agreement with UPTE for new five-year contracts covering UC healthcare, research and technical professionals. Union members are expected to vote to ratify the agreement within the next few weeks.
Highlights of the agreement:
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Healthcare Professionals |
Research/Technical Professionals |
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Pay |
20% across-the-board increases: 5% at ratification (2% for Counseling Psychologists) + 3%/yr. for 5 years starting July 2020. Step increases: One step at ratification + annual steps effective Jan. 2020. Equity increases: Equity increases for all eligible staff starting upon ratification. Overtime: 1.5-time pay for employees who work more than 8/10 hours in a regular shift. 2x pay for +12 hours. |
22% across-the-board increases: 3% at ratification (inc. eligible Bus. Tech. Support Analysts) and in Jan. 2020, + 3%/yr. for 5 years starting July 2020 (3.5% in years 2021/2023). Step increases: Performance-based step increases in 2022 and 2024. Overtime: 1.5-time pay for employees who work more than 8/10 hours in a regular shift. 2x pay for +12 hours. |
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Health Benefits |
The same rates as other employees, plus a $25 cap on increases for Kaiser and Health Net Blue & Gold plans. |
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Retirement Benefits |
By mutual agreement, new employees will receive the same pension benefits as current employees until Apr. 2021, after which time either side may reopen the issue. |
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Parking |
Same rates as other employees. |
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No strikes |
Employees are prohibited from striking during the life of the contract. |
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Contract Duration |
The contracts will be effective upon ratification through Sept. 30, 2024. |
The contracts will be effective upon ratification through Oct. 31, 2024. |