Research and Public Service Professionals
United Auto Workers (UAW)
The Research and Public Service Professionals (RPSP) bargaining unit’s first collective bargaining agreement has been ratified. New contract dates are March 20, 2026 – June 30, 2030.
Complete Contract for 2026-2030
Article 04 – Discipline and Dismissal
Article 05 – Employment Information
Article 06 – Flexible Work Agreements
Article 07 – Grievance and Arbitration
Article 08 – Health and Safety
Article 11 – Labor-Management Meetings
Article 12 – Layoff and Reduction in Time
Article 13 – Leaves for Union Business
Article 14 – Leaves of Absence
Article 15 – Management Rights
Article 17 – No Strikes/No Lockouts
Article 18 – Non-Discrimination in Employment
Article 19 – Parking and Transit
Article 20 – Performance Evaluation
Article 22 – Probationary Period
Article 23 – Reasonable Accommodation
Article 24 – Respectful Work Environment
Article 28 – Stipends and Out-of-Classification Assignment
Article 29 – Training and Development
Article 30 – Transfer, Promotion, and Reclassification
Article 31 – Travel Reimbursement
Article 32 – Union Access and Rights
Article 34 – University Benefits
Article 38 – Work-Incurred Injury and Illness
Article 39 – Workload/Hours of Work
Article 40 – Workspace Materials
Side Letter – Systemwide Dynamic Status Quo Healthcare
Side Letter – Systemwide MSP Vacation Leave
Side Letter – Systemwide Supervisors Unit Modification
Side Letter – UC Davis and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Subsidies to UC Blue & Gold HMO
Side Letter – UC Davis Health PTO Program
Side Letter – UC San Diego Health Per Diem Appointment
Appendix B – Panel of Arbitrators