Consolidated bargaining continues, TA reached on Severability
October 15, 2025
CalArts responded to each of the Union’s proposals and provided one additional proposal.
CalArts and CU-UAW begin consolidated bargaining
October 2, 2025
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
September 19, 2025
CalArts and CU-UAW have agreed on more than 20 topics as appropriate for consolidated bargaining.
Agreement reached on enhanced healthcare benefits for 9-, 10-, and 11-month staff employees
September 19, 2025
Full-time employees on 9-, 10-, and 11-month contracts will now receive the same healthcare benefits as 12-month and exempt employees.
CWA ratifies second CBA; CalArts and CU-UAW agree on severance
August 18, 2025
Two separate updates on CalArts’ negotiations with its unions.
Bargaining Update: Impasse on workforce reduction criteria; agreement on faculty teaching-reduction plan
August 6, 2025
CalArts and CU-UAW met today to continue discussions on proposed selection criteria and the impact of workforce reductions needed to address the Institute’s structural deficit.