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 Met to Bargain Extensively with All Units the Week of July 13
CalArts and CU-UAW met three times for bargaining the week of July 13: Once for bargaining for Staff, once for bargaining on a consolidated basis, and once for bargaining on faculty articles.
CalArts and CU-UAW Consolidated Bargaining: July 8
CU-UAW exchanged counter proposals to (1) Management Rights, (2) Professional Development, and (3) Retirement. CalArts exchanged counter proposals on (1) Tuition Benefits and Loan Assistance, (2) Release Time, and (3) Duration.
June 24 Bargaining Session on Consolidated Economics Between CalArts and CU-UAW
CalArts presented proposals on (1) Regular and Technical Faculty Compensation, (2) Staff Compensation, (3) Health Benefits, (4) Professional Development, and (5) Retirement. CU-UAW presented a counterproposal on Leaves.