OUR CONTRACT

On January 19th, 2025, over 1000 GSWs and Postdocs voted to ratify the first ever union contract at Caltech.

This was the result of a democratic bargaining process, involving months of collective action by GSWs and postdocs at Caltech. Among other historic wins, this contract achieved

• Significant wage increases to reflect top pay for top work
• Industry-leading protections from harassment, discrimination, and abuse
• Unprecedented protections for international GSWs and postdocs
• Essential rights for health and safety on and off campus
• Improved access to healthcare and childcare support for GSWs and postdocs

The comprehensive agreement reinforces the shared commitment between Caltech and UAW 2478 to educate, train, and support the best and brightest scientists and engineers, and to ensure that all members of the Caltech community are supported in advancing groundbreaking research and discoveries. 

This collective bargaining agreement took effect on April 1, 2025, and will remain in effect through July 14, 2027.