Starting January 2022, we -- the members of UAW2865 -- will be bargaining for our next contract with the UC. Our ability to make substantial improvements to our working conditions depends on our ability to take collective action together. This starts with deciding our bargaining priorities democratically, through this survey. Mass participation and mass action will be paramount to winning a strong contract.

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* Name

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* Department

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* Campus

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* Email (UC preferred)

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* Phone

Please Answer the Following Question:

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* What percentage of your monthly paycheck goes toward rent?
To calculate: (monthly rent ÷ monthly pay) x 100 

For each of the improvements below, please rate its importance to you and your colleagues, where 1 means “low priority” and 5 means “high priority.”

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* Wages, compensation, and benefits

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Increase salary and other compensation
Improve health insurance and retirement benefits
Waive all campus tuition and fees (e.g. campus fees, professional fees, etc.)
Increase access to subsidized parking and transit programs

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* Please share any other ideas or feedback you have for improving wages, compensation, and benefits.

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* Housing

  Low importance High importance
Provide a housing stipend for all ASEs adjusted to cost of living by campus
Expand access to affordable student/family housing
Guaranteed University Housing for those who face discriminatory renting practices
Relocation Stipend for ASEs

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* Please share any other ideas or feedback you have for combatting housing insecurity.

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* Familial benefits and subsidies

  Low importance High importance
Expand length of paid parental leave 
Expanded childcare subsidies, access to support and facilities
Affordable healthcare for dependents and partners

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* Please share any other ideas or feedback you have for how parents and families could be better supported in our workplaces.

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* A more just, equitable, and inclusive workplace

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Enhanced grievance process in cases of bullying, harassment and discrimination
Implement programs to prevent discrimination and harassment and promote a more equitable and inclusive workplace.
Improve accommodations for workers with disabilities

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* I have or know someone who has experienced discrimination or harassment at UC

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* Please share any other ideas or feedback you have to better prevent and protect against harassment and discrimination in our workplaces.

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* Policing

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Abolish campus police
Redirect resources from policing to alternative health and safety programs

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* Please share any other ideas or feedback you have for how to protect ASEs from police abuse.

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* International and Undocumented Student Workers

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Waive Non-Resident Supplemental Tuition
Expand paid leave for ASEs to attend immigration-related appointments and visit family abroad
Provide funds to cover all visa-related fees and costs that ASEs pay to be employed
Waive all Campus-based English Language Proficiency Exam Fees

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* Please share any other ideas or feedback you have for how to better support international ASEs.

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* Job Security and Workplace Rights

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Year-long ASE appointments and guaranteed summer funding
Shorter timelines to resolve workplace issues
Ensure all ASEs are paid on time and correctly
Standardize hiring processes and require public posting for ASE jobs

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* Please share any other ideas or feedback for how job security could be improved for ASEs.

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* YES! I would like to get involved with helping my coworkers win a great contract.

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