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 Response to May 27 Letter from CU-UAW
On June 11, 2026, CalArts sent the letter below to the CU-UAW bargaining team, responding to the points highlighted in the communication from CalArts-United on May 27.
CU-UAW and CalArts Meet for Consolidated Bargaining Session on Economic Proposals on May 27
On May 27, 2026, CalArts and CU-UAW met for a consolidated bargaining session on economic proposals.
CalArts and Faculty Bargaining Units Continued Negotiations on May 11
The continued negotiations focused on the terms of faculty contract nonrenewals.