CSU Faculty Demand Fair Pay with Daylong Strikes

Faculty members at Cal Poly Pomona and other campuses in the California State University system went on a one-day strike demanding higher wages. They shared stories of financial struggles, including delaying starting families and working multiple jobs to make ends meet. The California Faculty Assn. and Cal State are in reopener bargaining, with pay being a key point of contention. The union wants a 12% increase for the 2023-24 academic year, while the system has offered a 5% increase each year for the next three years. The faculty members are also advocating for improved working conditions and benefits.