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News
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Concerned About Pace of Negotiations, UA Proposes Complete CAUSE Contract
July 23, 2026
UA's bargaining team pushed a proposed, complete contract across the negotiating table for CAUSE negotiators to consider today.
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New CAUSE Online Resources Now Available
July 15, 2026
The new UA CAUSE-UAW website is now live with FAQs, news updates, and important information for CAUSE membership.
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Union Activity During Working Hours
July 13, 2026
We would like to provide the following reminders and expectations for union activity during working hours and in work spaces.
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Compensation and Union Inclusion
July 08, 2026
Answering some frequently asked questions about which employees are included in CAUSE-UAW or excluded, and who is eligible for the 3% compensation increase that will take effect later this month.
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University of 91直播and CAUSE begin negotiations toward a first contract
June 19, 2026
Initial bargaining sessions are scheduled this summer as the University of 91直播and its new staff union prepare to come to the table.
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June 12, 2026
This contains important information about discretionary benefits for CAUSE-represented employees during the dynamic status quo period before a complete contract is in place.
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CAUSE Status Update: Union Activity During Working Hours and in Work Spaces
May 07, 2026
Appropriate union activity during work hours and workspaces reminders.
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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.
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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.
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Staff Union Election Update - CAUSE-UAW 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.