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CAUSE unionization update: Performance Management Guidance

April 27, 2026

Employees represented by CAUSE have completed union certification, and the University is now operating in a status quo period until a collective bargaining agreement is agreed upon.

CAUSE unionization update: Position descriptions

April 17, 2026

There have been many questions regarding reviews of position descriptions (PDs) before a finalized Collective Bargaining Agreement is entered into. To help all employees understand what changes can be made during the "status quo" period, here is some additional information.

Staff Union Election Update - CAUSE-Å®Óźϼ¯W Officially Formed

April 01, 2026

Voting concluded yesterday, and the votes were counted today. Votes in favor of unionization prevailed 1,106-610 with 1,716 eligible voters (about 75% of those eligible) casting ballots.

Correcting Misinformation: Union Elections, Representation Status, and FY27 Salary Increases

March 06, 2026

The Latest: Due to a combination of timing, state law, and the upcoming union election, Å®Óźϼ¯ staff eligible to be in the proposed staff union may not be able to receive pay raises this year.

Correcting Misinformation & Answering Key Questions about CAUSE

February 20, 2026

We've received dozens of questions from eligible staff about what unionization means for them. We've addressed the 6 most common questions, concerns, and reports of misinformation below to help set the record straight.

What CAUSE-eligible employees should expect

February 06, 2026

Å®Óźϼ¯ is committed to ensuring this process is fair, thorough and informed.

Dates set for CAUSE union representation election

January 23, 2026

The dates for the CAUSE union representation election have been set.

Å®Óźϼ¯ reaches agreement on staff employee union eligibility with ALRA and CAUSE

January 09, 2026

Just before the winter break, Å®Óźϼ¯ reached an agreement with the ALRA and CAUSE on which employees are eligible to join the proposed staff union.

Understanding governance and representation at Å®Óźϼ¯

December 05, 2025

One important consideration in the unionization process is how governance and representation work today and how those processes would change with a union in place.

Understanding Å®Óźϼ¯'s financial realities and the role of the State budget

November 21, 2025

Å®Óźϼ¯â€™s salary and benefit decisions are directly tied to state funding and other public revenue sources.