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 Meet for Third and Fourth Special Sessions on Changes to Healthcare Benefits for the April 2026-March 2027 Benefit Plan Year
On Feb. 9 and Feb. 11, CalArts and CU-UAW met for additional special sessions to discuss this year’s annual changes to healthcare benefits for the April 2026 to March 2027 cycle.
As context, these were the third and fourth sessions conducted to discuss the topic. Today (Feb. 11) was the last day for the parties to attempt to reach agreement in order to allow sufficient time for employee communications, plan finalization, and back-end administration—so open enrollment can run smoothly and coverage can begin April 1.
CalArts and CU-UAW Meet for Another Session to Discuss Healthcare Benefits for the Current Plan Year
CalArts and CU-UAW met on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, for a second special session to discuss healthcare benefits for the April 2026 to March 2027 cycle. (Again, this meeting was unrelated to bargaining for benefits for the collective bargaining agreements for the three separate CU-UAW units).
CalArts and CU-UAW Meet for Special Session on Changes to Healthcare Benefits for the April 2026-March 2027 Benefit Plan Year; CalArts Also Engages with CWA
CalArts and CU-UAW met on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, for a special session to discuss healthcare benefits for the April 2026 to March 2027 cycle. (This meeting was unrelated to bargaining for benefits for the collective bargaining agreements for the three separate CU-UAW units)