Faculty Strikes Sweep California's College System

Faculty members at California State University, the largest public university system in the US, have begun a series of one-day strikes across four campuses to demand higher pay and extended parental leave. The California Faculty Association is seeking a 12% salary raise and an increase in parental leave from six weeks to a full semester. The union is also advocating for more manageable workloads, improved access to breastfeeding stations, and gender-inclusive restrooms. The strikes come as other workers at California State University, including plumbers and maintenance workers, are also fighting for better pay and bargaining rights.