"Massive Faculty Strike Shuts Down California State University System"
Faculty at all 23 California State University campuses have initiated a historic strike after failed negotiations with university officials over a 12% pay raise and expanded benefits. The strike, the first of its kind since the union's founding in 1983, has led to class cancellations and student support for the faculty. The union and university remain at odds over salary and benefits, with the university offering a 5% raise while the union seeks 12%. The strike is expected to impact nearly 460,000 students and represents a significant escalation in the ongoing labor dispute.
