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
Regular and Technical Faculty Bargaining Units Session: June 17
During the session with the faculty units, CalArts presented proposals on (1) Discipline and Dismissal for Special Faculty, (2) Intellectual Property, (3) Academic Freedom, and (4) Grievance and Arbitration and No Strike, No Lockout.
Staff Bargaining Unit Session: June 17
During the staff session, the parties signed tentative agreements on (1) Performance Review, (2) Vacation, and (3) Discipline and Dismissal.
Consolidated Bargaining Session: June 10
CU-UAW and CalArts met on June 10, 2026, for a consolidated bargaining session covering all employee units.