The University of California (UC) and the Federated University Police Officers’ Association (FUPOA), which represents 325 sworn non-supervisory police officers across the system, today announced the official start of successor contract negotiations.
“UC deeply values the role that our campus police officers play in ensuring safe, inclusive, and secure environments for students, faculty, staff, patients, and visitors,” said Missy Matella, Associate Vice President of Systemwide Employee and Labor Relations. “As we begin this important process, we reaffirm our commitment to engaging in productive, respectful negotiations that reflect our shared mission of public service, academic excellence, and institutional stewardship.”
Contract negotiations take place against a backdrop of broad institutional priorities and evolving public safety dynamics. As a public research university system, UC aims to reach agreements that help attract and retain qualified employees while ensuring fairness across employee groups and responsible use of public funds.
During the bargaining session, FUPOA passed proposals on articles for Holidays, Parking, Hours of Work, and Shift Differential. FUPOA also passed a proposal for a new article for leave for members of the FUPOA board, a proposal outlining the process for payroll corrections, and a revised Longevity proposal. The University submitted proposals on articles for Arbitration, Grievance, and Non-Discrimination.
The current collective bargaining agreement between UC and FUPOA expires June 30. Negotiations will be scheduled at mutually agreed-upon times and locations through the coming months.