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 UAW to discuss arbitration
CalArts United-UAW contacted CalArts to propose an arbitration to resolve the issue of supervisory-challenged employees. CalArts and UAW are discussing the proposal.
CalArts and unions agree to terms of voluntary separation plans
Following productive discussions, CalArts and the unions (UAW and CWA) have reached agreement on the terms of the Voluntary Separation Program and Bridge to Retirement Plan.
CalArts and UAW continue discussion of VSP and BRP
UAW provided counterproposal for CalArts’ consideration.