Unit 11 Information

The Trustees of the California State University (CSU) recognize the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), AFL-CIO and its Local 4123 as the sole and exclusive representative of the bargaining unit (Unit 11) in accordance with the certification by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) in petition number LA-RR-1099-H.

Instructional Student Assistants

Classification Standards - ISA (PDF) (1150, 1151 and all others that may apply) File from CalState website
Unit 11 – Description of Duties (PDF) or Description of Duties Word form

Graduate Assistants

Classification Standards - GA (PDF) File from CalState website
Unit 11 – Description of Duties (PDF) or Description of Duties Word form
GA Timebase Table (PDF)
TA/GA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)(opens in new window)

Teaching Associates

Classification Standards - TA (PDF) File lives on CalState website
Unit 11 – Description of Duties (PDF) or Description of Duties Word form
TA Timebase Table (PDF)
TA/GA Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)(opens in new window)

Teaching Associates that are listed as an instructor of record require a background check. If you need to request a background check or if you have questions about background checks, contact lmwerth@csuchico.edu.

Eligibility

Eligibility for ISA appointments:

Enrolled as a CSU, Chico undergraduate or enrolled or registered in a CSU, Chico graduate Program (including adjunct enrollment in RCE’s GRST 899)
Unit 11 employees such as ISAs may be enrolled in less than 6 units and still be eligible for employment (unlike non-represented student assistants).

Eligibility for TA/GA appointments:

Enrolled or registered in a CSU, Chico graduate program (including adjunct enrollment in RCE’s GRST 899)
Unit 11 employees such as TA/GAs may be enrolled in less than 6 units and still be eligible for employment (unlike non-represented student assistants).

While continuous enrollment in a CSU, Chico master’s degree program is mandated, it is best practice for Unit 11 employees not to work beyond two consecutive semesters if they are not enrolled in courses. Continuous enrollment can be met through enrollment in GRST 899 through RCE. This “adjunct enrollment” in which no credit is earned, allows maintenance of status in the master’s program and to make use of selected campus resources in the completion of the program. Additionally, they do not qualify to continue working they are not otherwise academically eligible, for reasons which may include student conduct issues.

Compensation and Benefits

Effective 7/1/2024
Classification Title	Job Code	Salary Range Minimum	Salary Range Maximum
Teaching Associate - AY	2354	$3,245	$7,598
Teaching Associate - Monthly/12 Month	2353	$3,662	$8,723
Substitute Teaching Associate - Hourly	2453	$21.13/hr	$95.81/hr
Graduate Assistant - AY	2355	$3,245	$4,380
Graduate Assistant - Monthly/12-Month	2325	$3,408	$6,072
Graduate Assistant - Work Study/12 Month	2326	$3,408	$6,072
Instructional Student Assistant	1150	$17.86/hr	$23.84/hr
Instructional Student Assistant - Work Study	1151	$17.86/hr	$23.84/hr

CSU R11 Salary Schedule(opens in new window)

Benefits: See Article 3 of Unit 11 CBA above
Please email benefits@csuchico.edu with questions about benefits eligibility for Unit 11 employees.

Absence Reporting

A Teaching Associate or Graduate Assistant shall be responsible for immediately reporting an absence to the appropriate administrator in compliance with department and campus policies. The employee shall be responsible for submitting their absences in the CHRS Absence Management Module (PDF). The PDF Absence Reports will only be used for special leaves managed by the Leaves Office.

Sick Leave Accrual

Following completion of one (1) academic qualifying pay period, the following classifications shall accrue sick leave with pay pro-rata according to timebase, based on the following formula: (timebase) x (8 hours):

Teaching Associate in an Academic Year classification (2354)
Teaching Associate in a twelve (12) month classification (2353)
Graduate Assistant in an Academic Year classification (2325)
Graduate Assistant in a monthly classification (2355)

Thereafter, for each additional academic qualifying pay period or qualifying pay period, credit for sick leave with pay shall be accrued, based on the formula above.

The maximum sick leave that can be accrued in one month is 8 hours, from all positions combined. The maximum sick leave that can be accrued in one year is 8 hours per month for 12 months, for a maximum total of 96 hours per year, from all positions combined. Sick leave may be accumulated without limit, and no additional sick leave with pay beyond that accumulated shall be granted.

For more information about sick leave, please see Article 20 of the UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Personal Holiday

Teaching Associates are entitled to a Personal Holiday, which may be taken on one (1) day during the calendar year. If the employee fails to take the Personal Holiday before the end of the calendar year, the holiday shall be forfeited. The scheduling of a personal holiday can be for any reason (e.g., spending time with family, a vacation day, errands) and is scheduled by mutual agreement of the employee and the “appropriate administrator” (typically delegated to the department chair or faculty supervisor).

Absence Reporting Instructions

The employee enters absences through the CHRS Absence Management Module (PDF). Sick leave and Personal Holidays (Teaching Associates only) should be reported in CHRS.
Daily hours are calculated by multiplying your timebase by 8 hours (i.e. .20 FTE x 8 = 1.6 hours per day or 1.0 FTE x 8 = 8 hours per day). If you are unsure about your timebase, refer to the View Your Appointment Notification CHRS Knowledge Base article for information about reviewing your Temporary Academic Employment appointment notifications.
The timekeeper (optional) reviews absences through Manager Self-Service in CHRS.
The Manager/Lead approves absences through Manager Self-Service in CHRS.
Payroll finalizes absences.

Employment

For current vacancies and to apply to the university for a position as an Instructional Student Assistant, Teaching Associate, or Graduate Assistant, please log into Handshake.

Questions about the UAW?

UAW Local 4123