FLEXIBLE WORK AGREEMENT OVERVIEW

UC-UAW staff have the right to request a Flexible Work Agreement (FWA) through a clear, enforceable process, guaranteed by our new union contract! You may also be here because the University has made a change to your FWA. The tables below provide a summary of actions defined in the FWA article, the required response/action of both parties, and the time constraints. 

To get started it’s important that you first read the relevant contract language here (see Article 06). Once you have a good understanding of the procedure and the type of FWA you want, the next step is to notify your supervisor and prepare for a meeting. 

Email template to supervisor to request FWA:

Hello [supervisor name],

Our new contract for staff in my job title was ratified on March 20th, 2026, and provides a process and timeline for a Flexible Work Agreement (FWA) request (Article 06, Section B). This email is my formal request for [insert details of the FWA you are requesting]. 

I’m making this request based on [insert your rationale]. I am confident this new arrangement will improve [insert how it will improve your work and/or your personal life].

Thank you for your time and attention, I look forward to your response.

Best,

[your name]

If the University fails to meet any of the deadlines or advanced notice requirements in the tables below, it is a contract violation, and a Workplace Issue Reporting Form (WPI) should be submitted promptly. A peer union representative from your campus will reach out to discuss your situation within 48 hours.