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
Consolidated bargaining continues, TA reached on Severability
CalArts responded to each of the Union’s proposals and provided one additional proposal.
CalArts and CU-UAW begin consolidated bargaining
The bargaining teams exchanged initial articles on topics relevant to all three bargaining units, such as union access and management rights.
Ground rules for consolidated bargaining near finalization
CalArts and CU-UAW have agreed on more than 20 topics as appropriate for consolidated bargaining.