LX — Professional Librarians

Contract for the Professional Librarians Unit (LX) between the University of California and the American Federation of Teachers

Effective October 1, 2024 – January 1, 2029

• LX 2024 – 2029 Contract
• Article 1 – Recognition
• Article 2 – Prohibitions on Workplace Discrimination
• Article 3 – Professional Activities and Development
• Article 4 – Definition, Criteria, Terms of Service for Appointment, Merit Increase, Promotion, and Career Status
• Article 5 – Personnel Review Action Procedure
• Article 6 – Personnel Files
• Article 7 – Assignments, Transfers, and Reassignments
• Article 8 – Layoff
• Article 9 – Health and Safety
• Article 10 – UC-AFT Rights
• Article 11 – Release Time
• Article 12 – Payroll Deductions
• Article 13 – Salary
• Article 14 – University Benefits
• Article 15 – Reduced Fee Enrollment
• Article 16 – Per Diem
• Article 17 – Management Rights
• Article 18 – Temporary Appointees
• Article 19 – Leaves of Absence
• Article 20 – Sick Leave
• Article 21 – Vacation
• Article 22 – Holidays
• Article 23 – Corrective Action and Dismissal
• Article 24 – Grievance Procedure
• Article 25 – Arbitration
• Article 26 – Alternative Dispute Resolution Process
• Article 27 – Concerted Activities
• Article 28 – Severability
• Article 29 – Waiver
• Article 30 – Reasonable Accommodation
• Article 31 – Medical Separation
• Article 32 – Flexible and Remote Work Arrangements
• Article 33 – Duration of Agreement
• Article 34 – Special Retirement Benefits
• Article 35 – Academic Freedom
• Appendix A – Salary Scales
• Appendix B – List of Arbitrators
• Appendix C – Campus Designated Grievance Offices
• Appendix D – Family and Medical Leave (TBD)
• Appendix E – Execution of Agreement 2024-2029 (TBD)
• Appendix F – Memorandum of the Negotiator 2024-2029 (TBD)
• Side Letter – Acknowledging Separate Negotiations of Sick Leave Provisions
• Side Letter – Assistant Librarian 2023-2024 Promotion Eligibility
• Side Letter – Pay for Family Care Bonding