CalArts and CU-UAW meet for third consolidated bargaining session
The parties continued their discussion on the scope of the staff bargaining unit, counters to several previous proposals, and the union introduced a new article for Orientation.
Opening briefs submitted to arbitrator for supervisory challenge
Materials included witness declarations, documents, and personnel files. CU-UAW’s attorney denied CalArts’ request for personnel files to be kept confidential.
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.
Agreement reached on enhanced healthcare benefits for 9-, 10-, and 11-month staff employees
Full-time employees on 9-, 10-, and 11-month contracts will now receive the same healthcare benefits as 12-month and exempt employees.