UC and CIR-SEIU Reach Tentative Contract Agreement

The University of California and the Committee of Interns and Residents, a local affiliate of the Service Employees International Union, reached a tentative agreement Wednesday night on a new systemwide contract covering approximately 6,400 interns, residents and fellows.

The agreement follows negotiations that began in August 2025 to replace eight separate location-based contracts with one systemwide agreement.

"We appreciate the work of both bargaining teams to reach this tentative agreement," said Missy Matella, associate vice president for Systemwide Employee and Labor Relations at the University of California. "It supports UC's continued commitment to these valuable employees and to medical education, clinical training and high-quality patient care."

Interns, residents and fellows provide critical care across UC hospitals, medical centers and affiliated clinical sites while completing advanced medical training.

The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by CIR-SEIU members. More information will be available after the ratification process is complete.

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