"California's Largest University System Faces Faculty Strike Amid Halted Talks"

Faculty at California State University, the largest public university system in the U.S., may go on a systemwide strike after contract negotiations ended with a unilateral offer of a 5% pay raise, falling short of the union's 12% demand. The California Faculty Association, representing 29,000 workers, is also seeking more manageable workloads and increased parental leave. If the strike occurs from Jan. 22 to 26, it would affect all 23 campuses. The university system has stated that campuses will remain open with contingency plans in place. This potential strike follows a year of labor actions in California, including strikes by health care professionals, Hollywood actors, and writers.