Graduate Student Researchers

Graduate Student Researchers contract

The University of California and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW 4811) have agreed to a new three year contract. The parties will be finalizing the Agreement and assigning article numbers in the near future.

New contract December 23, 2022 – January 1, 2026

• Article 01 – Recognition
• Article 02 – Appointment Notification
• Article 03 – Appointment Security
• Article 04 – Childcare
• Article 05 – Defined Contribution and University Retirement Plans(s)
• Article 06 – Definitions
• Article 07 – Discipline and Dismissal
• Article 08 – Emergency Layoff
• Article 09 – Employment File(s) and Evaluations
• Article 10 – Fee Remission
• Article 11 – Grievance and Arbitration
• Article 12 – Health and Safety
• Article 13 – Health Benefits
• Article 14 – Holidays
• Article 15 – Immigration
• Article 16 – Labor Management Meetings
• Article 17 – Leaves
• Article 18 – Management and Academic Rights
• Article 19 – No Strikes
• Article 20 – Non-Discrimination in Employment
• Article 21 – Parking and Transit
• Article 22 – Past Practice Not Covered by Agreement
• Article 23 – Personal Time Off
• Article 24 – Reasonable Accommodation
• Article 25 – Required Training
• Article 26 – Respectful Work Environment
• Article 27 – Severability
• Article 28 – Time and Effort Commitment
• Article 29 – Travel
• Article 30 – Union Access and Rights
• Article 31 – Union Security
• Article 32 – Wages
• Article 33 – Waiver
• Article 34 – Work-Incurred Injury or Illness
• Article 35 – Workspace Support
• Article 36 – Duration of Agreement
• Appendix A – Grievance Form
• Appendix B – Panel of Arbitrators
• Appendix C – UAW Membership Election Form
• Appendix F – ASE Participation in the Retirement Savings Program
• Appendix H – Work Incurred Injury and Illness Implementation SL
• Appendix J – GSR Unit Initial Deductions Side Letter
• Side Letter – JLMC – Workpace Accessibility
• Side Letter – UCSF GSR Appointees