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
Update and Status to Collective Bargaining Negotiations with CU-UAW
CalArts and CU-UAW began consolidated bargaining on Oct. 1, 2025, and since then have met for more than 15 sessions of bargaining, with each session scheduled for about three hours each. This meeting schedule was agreed to by both parties.
Consolidated Bargaining Continues, Ground Rules Prepared for the Three Separate Bargaining Units
CalArts provided counterproposals to CU-UAW’s proposals on Work Travel and Holidays, plus prepared ground rules for the three separate bargaining units. CU-UAW provided a counter to parking/transit, plus 15 additional articles specific to the separate units.
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.