Academic Student Employees (BX)

The Santa Cruz campus employs approximately 1787 Academic Student Employees ("ASEs") who are represented by the United Auto Workers. The bargaining agreement between the University and the Association of Student Employees/UAW governs their employment. The University of California employs about 18,037 academic student employees. These academic student employees, who are primarily graduate students, provide vital services as teaching assistants, readers and tutors in support of faculty and lecturers. They play an important role in helping to fulfill the university’s instructional mission.

The current contract is in effect through May 31, 2025. Negotiations for the next contract will begin before the current contract expires.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Union Contract: UC/UAW - Academic Student Employees

Salary Information

For salary information, see Academic PO Compensation and Benefits.

Policies & Other Resources

• Campus Academic Policies/Procedures
• Graduate Studies Division
• Other Academic PO Policies & Procedures
• Academic Personnel Office Web Site
• Campus-wide Policies & Programs
• Membership Election Form - Academic Student Employees (BX)

UAW Union Contacts