Research and Public Service Professionals
United Auto Workers (UAW)
The Research and Public Service Professionals unit includes about 7,000 employees across the UC system. Some focus on data collection and analysis; others manage research and public service programs, including grant administration. Some work in research centers and institutes, while others are in academic departments and labs. The unit, which includes about 7,000* employees, is represented by the United Auto Workers (UAW).
The table below will be updated shortly with an approximate breakdown of the number of student services and advising professionals at each location.
| Location | Headcount |
| ANR | |
| Berkeley | |
| Davis | |
| Irvine | |
| Los Angeles | |
| Merced | |
| Office of the President | |
| Riverside | |
| San Diego | |
| San Francisco | |
| Santa Barbara | |
| Santa Cruz | |
| UCOP | |
| Total |
*Systemwide Labor Relations census, April 2025