On or around October 31, 2019, the University and the United Auto Workers have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract for UC’s academic researchers. This contract was ratified by the UAW membership on November 8, 2019. This is a multi-year agreement, effective from December 9, 2022 through September 30, 2027.
Series affected by this ratification are the Specialist series, Project Scientist series, and Researcher series. Click here for current contract information.
Forms and Checklists
| Category | Form Type | Form Number |
|---|---|---|
| Appointment | Checklist | UCI-AP-30 |
| Employment Form | UCI-AP-RA1 | |
| Review Actions | Merits, Reappointments, etc. | UCI-AP-35 |
| Promotions, Accelerations, Advancements, etc. | UCI-AP-34 |
Other Resources
See Current Contract
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Salary Scales
- Professional Researchers series
- Fiscal Year: Exempt | Non-Exempt
- B/E/E/I: Exempt | Non-Exempt
- Specialist series: Exempt | Non-Exempt
- Project Scientist series
- Fiscal Year: Exempt | Non-Exempt
- B/E/E/I: Exempt | Non-Exempt
Dates for New Employee Orientation
- 4/7/25
- 5/5/25
- 6/2/25
- 7/14/25
- 8/11/25
- 9/8/25
- 10/6/25
- 11/3/25
- 12/1/25
Contract Implementation Tool Kit
Academic Research Contract Implementation Quick Guide
Template Letters & Notification
- Merit and Promotion Review Notice
- Layoffs and Reduction in Time
- Proposal Form
- Notice of Layoff – Updated April 2023
- Notice of Reduction in Time – Updated April 2023
- Corrective Action or Dismissal
- Non-Reappointment
- Reduction in Salary Agreement – For PIs or Co-PIs who receive a Reduction in Time or Layoff Notice
Out of Unit Movement:
If you have a question regarding out-of-unit movement (e.g., change to supervisory duties), please contact your AP analyst.