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 a fair, transparent, and neutral process that ensures its employees have the information they need to make informed choices about 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 believes our employees have the right to freely determine for themselves whether or not they think union representation would be beneficial.
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
Meeting summary: potential challenges and election timing
CalArts and CU-UAW representatives met for a second time on Dec. 17 to continue their discussion of the unionization process. Read a brief summary of the topics discussed.
Meeting summary: CalArts and CU-UAW
This afternoon, CalArts’ president, general counsel, and chief of staff (representing the Institute) met with representatives of CalArts United-UAW to discuss the unionization process. Read a brief summary of the topics discussed.
Information sessions scheduled for faculty and staff
The General Counsel’s Office and Human Resources are partnering to host a series of meetings in Dec. and Jan. to provide information and answer questions about the unionization process and what it may mean for CalArts. The sessions are open to all CalArts staff and faculty and will take place on Zoom.