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 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)
Arbitrator Issues Decision, Giving Clarity on Eligibility for Inclusion in the Bargaining Units
Over the weekend, on Jan. 24, 2026, the arbitrator issued her decision finding that most of those individuals are eligible to be in the bargaining units based on her understanding of applicable standards under the National Labor Relations Act.
CU-UAW and CalArts Meet for 7th and 8th Bargaining Sessions
On Jan. 14 and Jan. 21, CalArts and the CU-UAW (“Union”) met for their seventh and eight bargaining sessions, respectively.