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The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) was recognized as the exclusive representative of UC postdoctoral scholars on November 3, 2008. Individuals in the following titles are in the Postdoctoral Scholar bargaining unit (coded as the PX unit):
- Postdoctoral Scholar — Employee (Title Code 3252)
- Postdoctoral Scholar — Fellow (Title Code 3253)
- Postdoctoral Scholar — Paid Direct (Title Code 3254)
- Postgraduate Researcher — FY (Title Code 3240)
- Postgraduate Researcher — AY State Funds (Title Code 3243)
- Postgraduate Researcher — AY Extramural Funds (Title Code 3245)
- Visiting _________ - Postdoc (Title Code 3370)
The UAW and the University are now embarking on the collective bargain process that will result in a labor agreement covering postdoctoral scholar terms and conditions of employment.
This collective bargaining process formally began Monday, January 12th when the UAW and UC exchanged preliminary bargaining proposals. These proposals are available online here.
Active negotiations are scheduled to begin on February 5 & 6, 2009. During this first session, each party will explain the reasons for each of its proposals. The UAW and UC will also discuss ground rules for negotiations, and will establish a schedule for the first few months of negotiations.
While both the University and the UAW are committed to concluding negotiations as quickly as possible, the timeline for negotiations is unknown. While it is possible that the parties can achieve agreement in a couple months, some initial contracts have taken up to two years to complete.
The University maintains this website as a resource for postdoctoral scholars and others interested in learning more about the unit and the collective bargaining process. If you have questions about this new unit or the collective bargaining process, please contact your local Labor Relations office, or send a message to OP Labor Relations by clicking here.
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