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Collective Bargaining Agreements
This is a list of exclusive representatives and the union officials by bargaining units. In addition you will find information as to which bargaining unit represents you as well as the contract. The following list is dated as of April 2019.
- BR – Graduate Student Researchers
- BX - Academic Student Employees
- CM — Communications, Marketing, and Sales Professionals
- CX - Clerical and Allied Services
- DX – Physicians, Dentists & Podiatrists
- EX - Patient Care Technical
- HX – Residual Health Care Professionals
- IX – Non-Senate Instructional
- K5 – Skilled Crafts: RIVERSIDE
- LX – Professional Librarians
- M5 - Medical Residents
- NX – Registered Nurses
- PA – Police Officers
- PX – Postdoctoral Scholar
- RA – Academic Researchers
- RP — Research and Public Service Professionals
- RX – Research Support Professionals
- Student Services and Advising Professionals - United Auto Workers (SSAP-UAW) Unit
- SX - Service Unit
- SV — Student Services and Advising Professionals
- TX – Technical Unit
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BR – Graduate Student Researchers |
The BR unit includes Graduate Student Researchers, Graduate Student Research Assistants, Fellows, and Trainees, who are employed by the University at all campuses. These graduate student researchers play an important role in helping to fulfill the university’s research mission. |
Eliana Buenrostro |
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| United Auto Workers (UAW 4811) | In effect through 5/31/2025 |
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BX – Academic Student Employees |
The Graduate Student Researchers Unit is a systemwide bargaining unit comprised of Graduate Student Researchers, Graduate Student Research Assistants, Fellows, and Trainees who are employed by the University (collectively referred to as GSRs). Currently, the unit includes approximately 13,420* GSRs and is represented by the UAW 4811. |
Eliana Buenrostro |
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Contract Status |
| The University of California and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW 4811) |
In effect through 1/1/2026 |
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About |
Representative |
CM - Communications, Marketing, and Sales Professionals |
UC employs communications, marketing and sales professionals who contribute to UC’s mission by producing and sharing information about the University’s services, programs, priorities and mission, including managing the UC brand. |
COMMAS |
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Contract Status |
| United Auto Workers (UAW 4811) Non Academic | As a newly formed unit, no collective bargaining agreement has yet been completed. Negotiations commenced in May 2026. |
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About |
Representative |
CX - Clerical and Allied Services
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Clerical employees work in virtually every department and facility, and are engaged in a wide variety of tasks. They provide essential support services for the university’s mission of teaching, research and public service. |
Devenee Turner Teamsters Local 2010 9900 Flower St., Bellflower, CA 90706 (909) 543-5984 dturner@teamsters2010.org |
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Contract Status |
| Teamsters Local 2010 | In effect 4/19/2017 through 3/31/2026 |
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About |
Representative |
DX – Union of American Physicians, Dentists & Podiatrists (UAPD) |
Physicians, Dentists and Podiatrists provide valuable patient care that serves students and supports their learning at campus student health and counseling centers (does not include employees at UC medical centers). |
Glynnis Golden Ortiz |
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Contract Status |
| Union of American Physicians and Dentists (UAPD) | In effect through 6/30/2027 |
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About |
Representative |
EX - Patient Care Technical
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Patient Care Technical Employees provide vital patient care support services at five medical centers, nine student health centers and numerous outpatient clinics throughout the UC system. |
Mynor Campos |
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Contract Status |
| American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) | Contract expired on 07/31/2024. Successor negotiations in progress. |
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About |
Representative |
HX – Health Care Professionals
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Health Care Professionals are non-supervisory licensed health care practitioners who provide a variety of clinical and medical services in support of the University’s medical and student health centers. |
Sarah Bowden (they/she) |
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Contract Status |
| University Professional and Technical Employees Union (UPTE) / CWA | Contract expired on 09/31/2024. Successor contract negotiations in progress. |
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About |
Representative |
IX – Non-Senate Instructional
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Non-Senate Instructional employees are Non-Academic Senate Lecturers who provide vital instructional services at nine campuses. |
IX Union Representatives
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Contract Status |
| American Federation of Teachers (AFT) | New contract expiration date - June 30, 2026 |
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About |
Representative |
K5 – Skilled Crafts: Riverside
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UCR Skilled Craft workers include painters, carpenters, Plumbers, locksmiths, locksmiths, refrigeration mechanics sheetmetal workers and more. |
Mark Fragoso |
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Contract Status |
| International Union of Operating Engineers Local 501, AFL-CIO | In effect July 21, 2023 through June 30, 2027. |
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About |
Representative |
LX – Professional Librarians
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Librarians provide vital services to maintain academic, scientific and medical library facilities that are unsurpassed by public institutions of higher learning. |
UC-AFT Union Representatives
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Union |
Contract Status |
| American Federation of Teachers (AFT) | In effect 4/1/2019 through 3/31/2024 |
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About |
Representative |
M5 - Medical Residents |
Medical residents and fellow doctors at UC provide direct patient care in hospitals and doctor’s offices as part of their training in the School of Medicine’s Graduate Medical Education programs. |
CIR-SEIU Union Representatives
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Union |
Contract Status |
| Committee of Interns and Residents/Service Employee International Union (CIR/SEIU) / CWA |
In effect 7/22/2022 through 6/30/2025 |
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About |
Representative |
NX – Registered Nurses
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Registered Nurses provide vital medical services at the five UC medical centers, 10 campus student health centers and numerous outpatient clinics throughout the UC system. |
NX Union Representatives
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Contract Status |
| California Nurses Association (CNA) | In effect 7/09/2022 through 10/31/2025 |
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About |
Representative |
PA – Police Officers |
Police Officers provide a full range of law enforcement services at all UC campuses. |
Wade Stern |
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Union |
Contract Status |
| Federated University Police Officers Association (FUPOA) | In effect 7/1/2022 through 6/30/2026 |
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About |
Representative |
PX – Postdoctoral Scholar |
Postdoctoral Scholars bring expertise and creativity that enrich the research environment for all members of the UC community, including graduate and undergraduate students. |
Matthew Soliz |
Union |
Contract Status |
| Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)/International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW 4811) | In effect 12/09/2022 through 9/30/2027 |
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About |
Representative |
RA – Academic Researchers |
The Academic Researchers Unit is comprised of Academic Specialists, Project Scientists, Professional Researchers and Coordinators of Public Programs, and play an important role in helping to fulfill the university’s research mission. |
Eliana Buenrostro |
Union |
Contract Status |
| United Auto Workers (UAW 4811) | In effect through September 30, 2027 |
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About |
Representative |
RP - Research and Public Service Professionals |
UC employs research and public service professionals (RPSP) across the UC system. This extensive collection of professionals work in various roles and locations throughout UC. |
Union |
Contract Status |
| United Auto Workers (UAW 4811) Non Academic | As a newly formed unit, no collective bargaining agreement has yet been completed. Negotiations commenced in May 2026. |
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About |
Representative |
RX – Research Support Professionals |
Research Support Professionals provide highly specialized and complex scientific support to researchers. |
Sarah Bowden (they/she) |
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Union |
Contract Status |
| University Professional and Technical Employees Union (UPTE) / CWA | Contract expired on 10/31/2024. Successor contract negotiations in progress |
Contract |
About |
Representative |
Student Services and Advising Professionals - United Auto Workers (SSAP-UAW) Unit |
SSAPs include academic advisors, admissions specialists, student life counselors, financial aid officers and others who provide support and services to students and faculty of the UC system. |
Tyieka Boykins |
Union |
Contract Status |
| The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) |
As a newly formed unit, no collective bargaining agreement has yet |
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About |
Representative |
SX Service Unit |
Service Workers provide essential custodial, transportation and other basic support services at all campuses and medical centers, including work in various departments from housing and dining services to laboratories and mail rooms. |
Mynor Campos |
Union |
Contract Status |
| American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) | Contract expired on 10/31/2024. Successor negotiations in progress. |
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About |
Representative |
SV — Student Services and Advising Professionals |
UC employs student services and advising professionals (SSAP) who contribute to the academic community by providing student services in various areas, including academic advising, registrar, financial aid, and admissions. |
Union |
Contract Status |
| United Auto Workers (UAW 4811) Non Academic | As a newly formed unit, no collective bargaining agreement has yet been completed. Negotiations commenced in May 2026. |
Contract |
About |
Representative |
TX – Technical Unit |
Technical Support Professionals employed in a highly diverse unit who provide a wide range of technical support services for academic and scientific research. |
Sarah Bowden (they/she) |
Union |
Contract Status |
| University Professional and Technical Employees Union (UPTE) / CWA | Contract expired on 10/31/2024. Successor contract negotiations in progress |