Contract Negotiations Jan. 12-13, 2026
On Jan. 12-13, our Teamsters K4 Bargaining Team for UCLA Skilled Trades workers continued to meet to secure a strong contract. Although there has been some movement to recognize members who go above and beyond in their respective trades, there is disagreement on what that looks like. We will continue to push to win a strong contract, but we anticipate more resistance as we progress, so we need to be ready to fight back!
“It’s not easy, but progress is being made.”
Rahsonn McGlothen
Bargaining Team member
Articles with changes proposed by Teamsters:
Article 8 – Personnel files
Article 10 – Training & Development
Article 12 – Hours of work
Article 16 – Holidays
Article 25 – Discipline & Discharge
Article 34 – Insurance & Retirement Benefits
Article 35 – Death Payments
Article 39 – Subcontracting
Article 42 – No Strike, No Lockout
Appendix J – Value of Safety Shoes
Articles with changes proposed by Management:
Article 10 – Training & Development
Article 20 – Medical Separation
Article 42 – No Strike, No Lockout
Appendix C – Location of Personnel Files
Appendix J – Value of Safety Shoes
Articles Tentatively Agreed to
Article 20 – Medical Separation
In Solidarity,
Our K4 Skilled Trades Bargaining Team:
Rahsonn McGlothen, Facilities Management
Arturo Alvarez, On-Campus Housing
Jesus Manzo, On-Campus Housing
Lars Petersen, Facilities Management
Brian Rojas, Santa Monica, HK / Ronald Reagan
Bernie Grammatico Antonio, Off-Campus Housing
John Viera, Union Representative
Tanya Akel, Chief Negotiator and Teamsters Local 2010 Field Director
Alex Vermie, Teamsters Local 2010 Research Analyst
