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 Further Consolidated Bargaining, Reach TA on Personnel Records and Exchange Further Proposals, Including on Healthcare
CU-UAW provided further edits to its proposal on Work Travel, amending it to work with CalArts’ updated Travel and Expense policy as of 2025, and Holidays. CalArts provided its further counterproposal on the Emergency Healthcare Fund CU-UAW proposed for this benefits plan year (April 1, 2026-March 31, 2027) and its counterproposal for temporary employees.
CalArts and CU-UAW Continued Session on Consolidated Bargaining: Personnel Records, Union Security, Work Travel, and Healthcare
On March 4, 2026, CU-UAW and CalArts met for another session of consolidated bargaining. CalArts provided counterproposals to CU-UAW’s proposals on Personnel Records, Union Security, and Work Travel, and also further discussed healthcare benefits. CU-UAW provided its initial proposal on Retirement.
CalArts and UAW Reach Tentative Agreements on Two More Articles in Consolidated Bargaining
This week, CalArts and UAW have reached two additional tentative agreements between bargaining sessions on: (1) Tax Assistance and (2) Orientations.