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
Aug. 5: CalArts and CU-UAW Meet to Continue Collective Bargaining
The parties made progress across several key contract articles, exchanging proposals and reaching multiple Tentative Agreements.
Aug. 7: CalArts and CU-UAW Meet for a Consolidated Bargaining Session
Tentative Agreements were reached on Regular Faculty Responsibilities and Technical Faculty Responsibilities.
Aug. 4: CalArts and CU-UAW Meet Again for a Consolidated Bargaining Session
Tentative Agreements were reached on Union Access, Union Security, Management Rights, and Policies and Procedures.