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A.

Eligible 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. (as defined exclusively by UC plan requirements) may be required to contribute to the University of California Defined Contribution PlanDefined Contribution Plan: Defined Contribution Plan is a retirement plan for UC emplyees. There are two components "DC Plan Safe Harbor" and and "DC Plan Voluntary Contributions". (DC Plan) as Safe HarborDC Plan Safe Harbor: The DC Plan Safe Harbor is an obligatory retirement plan for UC emplyees. Safe Harbor participants contribute 7.5% of their wages, on a pretax basis, in lieu of contributing to Social Security. participants, and may be eligible to make voluntary contributions to any of the University of California Retirement Savings Program plans, in accordance with the UC plan requirements. UC plan requirements, including those for the DC Plan, exclusively govern the eligibility of GSRs to participate in any plan and eligibility for participation is non-grievableGrievance: 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..

B.

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. who held University of California Retirement ProgramUniversity of California Retirement Program: Retirement plan for UC emplyees. (UCRP) eligible positions without a break in service immediately prior to their GSR appointments retain eligibility to participate in UCRP or DC PlanDefined Contribution Plan: Defined Contribution Plan is a retirement plan for UC emplyees. There are two components "DC Plan Safe Harbor" and and "DC Plan Voluntary Contributions". (as a Savings Choice participant) in accordance with UCRP and DC Plan Documents and Regulations.

C.

If a GSRGraduate 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. is required to participate in a retirement program under either A or B above, GSRs shall make mandatory employee retirement program contributions to the same extent at the same time and in the same amount as other eligible represented academic employees.

D.

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. shall be responsible for all fees associated with the administration of the University Retirement Savings Program in the same manner as they apply to other represented academic employees at the same campus. Should the University change the methodology by which the fees are imposed, the University shall provide a thirty (30) day notice and engage in a meet and confer process over the effect of the change in methodology on bargaining unit members.

E.

Trainees and Fellows

1.

Trainees and Fellows must comply with program requirements, which may prohibit DCPDefined Contribution Plan: Defined Contribution Plan is a retirement plan for UC emplyees. There are two components "DC Plan Safe Harbor" and and "DC Plan Voluntary Contributions". contributions affecting eligibility.

2.

Trainees and Fellows shall not be eligible to participate in the DC PlanDefined Contribution Plan: Defined Contribution Plan is a retirement plan for UC emplyees. There are two components "DC Plan Safe Harbor" and and "DC Plan Voluntary Contributions". until they are paid through UCPATHUCPath: UCPath is the payroll website for the UC..