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A. Systemwide Meetings
The University and the UAW may schedule quarterly systemwide meetings following written request by either party. Agendas shall be mutually agreed to at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting. The purpose of the meeting shall be to discuss administration of this agreement and other related issues, excepting specific
grievancesGrievance: A grievance is a claim by an individual ASE, a group of ASEs, or the UAW, that the University has violated a specific provision of this agreement during the term of this agreement. Grievances are filed with the UCSC labor relations office. They must be filed within thirty calendar days. If the grievance is not resolved, it can be taken to arbitration.
See Article 12 of the ASE contract and Article 11 of the GSR contract. as defined by this agreement.
The University and the UAW may each have up to ten (10) representatives attend the quarterly systemwide meetings.
The UAW may request release time for up to four (4)
GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. to attend the systemwide meeting. The University shall not unreasonably deny release from work provided:
The designated GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. provide at least seven (7) calendar days' notice of the need to be absent from the work site; and,
The designated GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. work with their supervisor to ensure completion of work requirements.
B. Campus Meetings
In addition to the quarterly meetings described in Section $A$ above, upon written notice, the UAW may request to schedule up to two (2) campus meetings per year. Such meeting(s) shall be scheduled and held within thirty (30) calendar days of such request, provided the UAW provides a written agenda no later than five (5) business days prior to the meeting(s). The purpose of the meeting(s) shall be to discuss issues of concern to GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle.; however, the University is not obligated to reach agreements that would alter the Agreement in any way. Further, issues which have a remedy in the Agreement shall be excluded from discussion.
The UAW may request release time for up to two (2)
GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. to attend the campus meeting. The University shall not unreasonably deny release from work provided:
The designated GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. provide at least seven (7) calendar days' notice of the need to be absent from the work site; and,
The designated GSRsGraduate student researcher: Academic worker position for graduate students who do paid research for the university. Until 2025, GSRs have a separate contract from ASE's, but their contracts will be merged in the next baraining cycle. work with their supervisor to ensure completion of work requirements.