"California State University Faculty End Statewide Strike After Reaching Contract Agreement"
Faculty at California State University have ended their strike after reaching a tentative deal with the university system, securing a 5% general salary increase retroactive to July 2023, a 5% increase in 2024, a $3,000 raise for the lowest-paid faculty, and an extension of the current contract to June 2025. The strike, involving over 30,000 professors, librarians, and other workers, was prompted by the California Faculty Association's demand for higher wages. The agreement also includes improvements in parental leave, protection for faculty dealing with police, and support for lecturer engagement in service work.