TA Assignments, Responsibilities, and Pay Rates

The teaching assistant should discuss the matter with the faculty member concerned, and together they should make an effort to resolve the problem. In attempting to do this, each is expected to consult with other persons, including the department chairperson.

Teaching Assistant Grievance Procedures

The union contract (Article 11) outlines grievance and arbitration policies and procedures. You can also find information about the grievance process at
http://www.uaw2865.org/contract.html. Contact your union steward at 310-208-2429 for more information.

College and School Deans

A TA who wishes to make a complaint about the department chairperson, or about the department as a whole, may take the matter to the appropriate Dean in the College of Letters and Science (2300 Murphy Hall, 310-825-9009) or to the appropriate dean of the school or college concerned.

The Campus Ombuds Office

The Ombudspersons are responsible for listening and responding to grievances or concerns from any member of the campus community, such as students, staff, faculty, or administrators. Acting impartially, the Ombudspersons may investigate unresolved grievances or facilitate the resolution of problems for which there are no established guidelines. The Ombudspersons may also, where possible and when requested by the grievant, assist in resolving an issue through mediation. The Ombudspersons are empowered to recommend changes regarding policy or procedure to the appropriate administrative or governing units. The office is independent in operation, and all matters are handled confidentially. For more information, go to www.saonet.ucla.edu/ombuds.