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
CWA ratifies second CBA; CalArts and CU-UAW agree on severance
Two separate updates on CalArts’ negotiations with its unions.
Bargaining Update: Impasse on workforce reduction criteria; agreement on faculty teaching-reduction plan
CalArts and CU-UAW met today to continue discussions on proposed selection criteria and the impact of workforce reductions needed to address the Institute’s structural deficit.
Meeting summary: workforce reductions, CU-UAW counter proposals
CalArts and the CU-UAW met on Aug. 4 and discussed CalArts’ July 15 proposal for reductions and the union’s counter proposals, submitted just prior to the meeting.