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Appendix 15: Workload Modifications in the New UC-UAW Contract

Updated: August 4th, 2011

Berkeley: Office of the Dean of the Graduate Division

November 15, 2007

To: Deans and Department Chairs

From: Joseph J. Duggan, Associate Dean

Re: Workload Modifications in the New UC-UAW Contract

The new contract between UC and the UAW for ASEs (GSIs, Readers, and Tutors) is now in effect. The official language of the contract has not yet been published, but it is known that the provisions for workload are changed from those that applied in the previous contract. In the new contract, there is no Workload Dispute Resolution Process.

If an ASE complains to the faculty supervisor (usually the faculty member teaching the course) that it is not possible to perform the assigned work within the limitations set by the percentage of appointment (for a 50% GSI appointment, 340 hours per semester, and pro-rated for other percentages of time), the supervisor must respond in writing to the ASE as soon as feasible. If the supervisor does not so respond, the ASE’s grievance may be submitted under the Grievance and Arbitration provision of the contract for a determination on the issue of non-response.

The supervisor’s response may have one of three outcomes: 1) a modification of the duties such that the workload falls within the limits of the ASE’s contract; or 2) an increase in the percentage of time for the ASE’s appointment; or 3) denial of the claim of excessive workload. Increases in percentage of time up to 50% may be made only with the approval of the Chair of the unit in which the course is taught. Increases in percentage of time beyond 50% may be made only with the approval of the Chair, Head Graduate Adviser, and of the Dean of the Graduate Division through the normal process for approval of exceptional appointments. Please note that international students on certain visas may in no case hold appointments that exceed 50% time. There may be other restrictions that apply (for example, if the student also holds a fellowship). In case of doubt, please consult with the appropriate staff of the Graduate Division or the Berkeley International Office (formerly known as Services for International Students and Scholars / SISS).

Please distribute this memo to all faculty, both Senate and non-Senate, who are teaching courses for which ASEs are employed.

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