UC Proposes Wage Increases, Reaches Tentative Agreements in Teamsters Bargaining

The University of California has proposed increased wages for more than 20,000 UC employees represented by Teamsters Local 2010.

Under the proposal, the Clerical & Allied Services Workers bargaining unit would receive a 20.94% wage increase over the four-year contract, combining annual pay increases with step increases for eligible employees. If approved, the proposal would apply to all UC campuses and medical centers, except Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which follows a separate process because of its funding structure. The proposal was presented during contract bargaining last week.

Despite continued uncertainty in the federal budget landscape, UC remains focused on maintaining stable, responsible financial operations while investing in these critically important employees.

"Clerical employees are the backbone of the University of California, providing skilled, dedicated support to campuses, medical centers and academic programs across the entire UC system," said Associate Vice President for Systemwide Employee and Labor Relations Missy Matella. "These employees perform work essential to our mission, and with these significant wage increases, we are acknowledging the tremendous value they bring to our students, faculty and communities every day. We are proud to invest in the people whose commitment keeps the university moving forward."

During the two-day bargaining session, UC also presented a Holidays proposal that maintains a robust holiday package, including 14 major state and federal holidays, paid holiday time, enhanced pay for holidays worked, and guaranteed access to major holiday periods off. UC also presented proposals for articles on Resignation and Agreement. The union proposed articles on Health and Benefits, Sick Leave, Holidays, Wages and Medical Separation. 

UC and the Teamsters reached a tentative agreement on the Nondiscrimination in Employment and Resignation/Job Abandonment articles.

Successor contract bargaining began in September and the existing contract expires on March 31, 2026. Bargaining will continue in January.

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