99% of voting Teamsters have said YES to our incredible new CX Teamsters contract! That amazing majority shows that members agree: this contract is our biggest win yet, with a 37% compounded average raise over five years for nearly 20,000 workers, a $1,500 ratification bonus, strong caps on healthcare costs, an additional paid personal day for all workers, and more!
Thank you to every member who supported our elected Bargaining Team through 10 months of tough negotiations with the UC! Every petition signed, sticker worn, testimony made to the Regents, and workplace action made a difference. Together, we’ve won incredible wages and benefits for every CX Teamsters member!
Under the terms of our new agreement, UC is required to implement our first guaranteed 5% raise and step increase (average 2.2% for non-probationary workers), the ratification signing bonus, and the longevity lump sum bonus within 60 days of the notice of ratification scheduled for July 2, 2026. UC plans to pay these amounts, including retroactive pay, by September 10, 2026 for bi-weekly employees and September 1, 2026, for monthly employees.
Agreements for Public Safety Dispatchers and LBNL employees are not reflected in the calculator. For more information about Dispatcher and LBNL raises, check teamsters2010.org or contact your Union Representative.
“This agreement is better than anything we’ve ever dreamed of and the best deal I’ve seen in 28 years as a member of the CX Unit! This sets a standard for public employers across the country and is incredibly meaningful for us: the lucky clericals, childcare workers, and cashiers who make the UC succeed!”
Toni Mendicino
UC Berkeley Admin. Officer 2 and Teamsters Steward
What have we won?
Wages:
- 37% total compounded raise over five years, including annual guaranteed across-the-board raises and guaranteed annual step increases averaging 2.2% for non-probationary, career employees—not based on merit or performance!
- $1,500 ratification lump sum bonus for all non-probationary, career CX employees—pro-rated for part-time employees.
- $1,000 longevity lump sum for career employees who have or reach 20 years of service during the term of the agreement.
- A $25 per hour minimum wage for all CX workers, retroactive to April 1, 2026!
LBNL employees will receive an 31.3% raise over five years, plus a $2,000 ratification lump sum bonus. Public Safety Dispatchers will continue to be driven by their existing side agreement.
“Our members overwhelmingly voted “Yes” to ratify the strongest, richest contract in the history of UC! We won this historic agreement by standing together as Teamsters and building our Union into a powerhouse for workers’ rights. Congratulations to all our members and our great elected bargaining team for your strength and determination. Let’s keep moving forward to build our Union’s size and strength to enforce this great contract and build on our successes into the future!”
Jason Rabinowitz
Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local 2010
Benefits:
- Strengthened healthcare cost caps and secured a new monthly subsidy for Kaiser and Health Net Blue and Gold health plans for all pay bands!
And more!
- An additional paid personal day per year for all employees.
- Three additional days of bereavement leave per year.
Click below to see the full highlights of our contract, read our FAQs, download the contract document, and more!
All of these incredible wins apply to our newly-accreted workers, as well, including Event Specialists, Procurement Analysts, and Financial, Human Resources and Generalist, and Payroll titles!
This agreement would not have been possible without the help of every Teamster who stood in solidarity with our Bargaining Team and our Union! When Teamsters fight, Teamsters win!
In Solidarity,
Our CX Teamsters Bargaining Team
Jason Rabinowitz, Secretary-Treasurer and Lead Negotiator
Catherine Cobb, President
Melissa Munio, First Chair
Alex Vermie, Research Analyst
Isaak Heller, Research Analyst
Deborah Reed, LBNL
Tiffany Amber Rodriguez, UC Berkeley / UCOP
Kat Lambert, UC Davis/ANR
Dianna Sahhar, UC Irvine
Jennifer Carrero, UC Merced
Bernardette Williams, UCSF
Maia Bailey, UCSF
Marina Jurich, UCSD Campus
Robert Sandoval, UCSD Health
Deateria Dickinson, UCSB
Sarah Harker, UCSC
Katherine Colato, UCLA Campus
Jason Perez, UCLA Health
Raymond Gomez, UC Riverside / UCPAT
