CalArts Union Information
This site is intended to be a resource for the CalArts community to find information about unionization at the Institute. CalArts supports fair, transparent, and good-faith practices that ensure its employees have the information they need to stay informed throughout this important process.
The Institute respects its employees’ right to organize, and is committed to maintaining a supportive, creative, and collaborative teaching, learning, and working environment for all members of our community. CalArts does not have an opinion for or against unionization, and respects our employees’ decision to engage CalArts United-United Auto Workers as their exclusive bargaining representative.
We encourage you to check this site regularly for FAQs, resources, and ongoing updates. If you have suggestions for this site, please contact the Office of Communications at communications@calarts.edu.
Updates
CalArts and CU-UAW continue workforce-reduction discussions, prepare to begin contract negotiations
In a July 29 meeting, the Institute and the union discussed CalArts’ proposed criteria for layoffs, a second voluntary program for faculty, additional bargaining dates, and “ground rules” for contract negotiations.
CalArts and CU-UAW meet to discuss voluntary and involuntary workforce reductions
Topics include an additional voluntary plan for eligible faculty and the elimination of some staff positions, including management positions.
CU-UAW and CalArts set first collective bargaining meeting for July 29, 2025
CalArts accepted the first date proposed by UA-UAW to begin bargaining, and shared a draft proposal for how to structure negotiations.