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This is the most recent collective bargaining agreement between United Faculty (UF) and the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD). It outlines the official terms and conditions of employment for full-time and part-time faculty, including compensation, benefits, workload, evaluations, and faculty rights. This contract reflects all ratified changes and agreements currently in effect. 

We encourage all faculty members to review the contract to better understand your rights and the protections secured through collective bargaining.

Article 1 - RecognitionArticle 2 - Effect of AgreementArticle 3 - Board-United Faculty RelationsArticle 4 - Management RightsArticle 5 - Non-DiscriminationArticle 6 - Division DepartmentsArticle 7 - Faculty Load Class SizeArticle 8 - SchedulingArticle 9 - Working EnvironmentArticle 10 - Working Days - CalendarArticle 11 - Reassigned TimeArticle 12 - LeavesArticle 13 - Non-Credit InstructionArticle 14 - Early Retirement Pre-Retirement PlansArticle 15 - Reduced LoadArticle 16 - Transfer and ReassignmentArticle 17 - Evaluation of FacultyArticle 18 - Personnel FilesArticle 19 - Grievance ProcedureArticle 20 - SalaryArticle 21 - BenefitsArticle 22 - Savings ClauseArticle 23 - Entire AgreementArticle 24 - Not-For-Credit Contract EducationArticle 25 - Part-Time Faculty Staffing PreferencesArticle 26 - Intellectual Property RightsArticle 27 - Distance EducationArticle 28 - Academic Freedom
Article 29 - Conduct InvestigationsArticle 30 - DurationAppendix A - Flexible CalendarAppendix B-1 thru B-8 (Faculty Salary Schedule)Appendix C - Statement of GrievanceAppendix D-1 Classification of Contract and Regular FacultyAppendix D-2 Classification and Step Placement of Part-Time FacultyAppendix E - Class SizeAppendix F-1 Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Rates for Active Regular Managers, Classified and Academic EmployeesAppendix F-2 Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Rates for Retired Managers, Classified and Academic EmployeesAppendix G - Request for Faculty Early Retirement Teaching ContractAppendix H - Side Letter Regarding Post July 1, 1998 RetireesAppendix I - Sick Leave Donation FormAppendix J - Faculty Evaluation Stipend FormAppendix K - Affidavit of Domestic PartnershipAppendix L-1 Faculty Service Areas Assignment DocumentationAppendix L-2 Request to Governing Board to Add a Minor FieldAppendix L-3 Guide to Subject Matter Areas for California Community College Credentials
Appendix M - Tentative AgreementAppendix P - Professional Activities ReportAppendix PT-1 Notification of Staffing Preference DecisionAppendix PT-2 Warning Letter Regarding Risk of Losing Staffing PreferenceAppendix PT-3 Notification of Loss of Staffing PreferenceAppendix PT-4 Department Unable to Offer Historical Load FormAppendix PT-5 Part-Time Faculty Staffing Preference Form
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