CSU Faculty Unite in Daylong Strikes for Higher Wages

The faculty union of the California State University system is planning one-day strikes at four campuses this week, demanding a 12 percent wage increase to keep up with inflation. The strikes come at a crucial time during the school year, but union officials claim to have student support. The union also seeks expanded parental leave, more lactation rooms, and additional mental health workers. The university system argues it cannot afford the wage hike, offering a 15 percent increase over three years. The strikes were authorized by 95 percent of voting union members, and a smaller union of maintenance and electrical workers plans to strike next week.