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 November 8, 2019 through September 30, 2022.

Series affected by this ratification are the Specialist series, Project Scientist series, and Researcher series. Click here for current contract information.

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Salary Scales

Dates for New Employee Orientation
January 8, 2024
February 5, 2024
March 11, 2024
April 8, 2024
May 6, 2024
June 3, 2024
July 1, 2024
August 12, 2024
September 9, 2024
October 7, 2024
November 4, 2024
December 2, 2024

Contract Implementation Tool Kit

Academic Research Contract Implementation Quick Guide

Template Letters & Notification