UC Davis Teamsters Win Tentative Agreement!

After months of tough negotiations and powerful shows of strength at the worksite, Skilled Trades Teamsters have reached a Tentative Agreement with UCD! This agreement includes a 33.1% average compounded raise over five years, improved healthcare cost caps and subsidies, and more. Our Bargaining Team strongly recommends a YES vote on this agreement!

Thank you to every member who stickered up, joined an action, and made your voice heard! Together, we’ve won an incredible agreement that raises our wages, controls healthcare costs, and protects every K3 worker.

Tentative Wage Schedule:

• Effective July 1, 2027: 7% raise (3% across-the-board raise and two step increases, average 4%). Step 1 and Step 2 of each classification shall be eliminated, and the steps shall be renumbered
• Effective July 1, 2028: 6% raise (2% across-the-board raise and two step increases, average 4%). Step 1 and Step 2 of each classification shall be eliminated, and the steps shall be renumbered
• Effective July 1, 2029: 6% raise (2% across-the-board raise and two step increases, average 4%). Step 1 and Step 2 of each classification shall be eliminated, and the steps shall be renumbered
• Effective July 1, 2030: 5% raise (3% across-the-board raise and one step increase, average 2%). Step 1 and Step 2 of each classification shall be eliminated, and the steps shall be renumbered
• Effective July 1, 2031: 5% across-the-board raise

For the raises taking effect in the first four years of the contract, 2027-2030, non-probationary employees whose pay exceeds the pay range maximum after the range adjustment is applied are not eligible for a base-building wage increase, but will be eligible for a non-base building, retirement eligible lump sum payment equal to the value of the range adjustment. Non-probationary career employees who are no longer eligible for a step increase will receive a retirement eligible non-base building, retirement eligible lump sum payment to the value of the step increase above.

Ratification meetings will be held at UC Davis Campus on Monday, October 12 and Friday, October 16 and at UC Davis Health on Tuesday, October 13. Times and locations will be announced. If you will not be able to attend an in-person meeting, digital ballots will be provided.

Only Teamsters members are able to vote on this agreement! If you are not yet a member, become one today to help make sure we lock in these incredible raises and benefits!