California State University faculty members reached a tentative contract agreement with the university system, ending their week-long strike for higher wages. The deal includes a 5% raise retroactive to last year and another 5% raise in July, as well as increased minimum wage for the lowest-paid faculty. The strike, involving nearly 30,000 workers, came after failed negotiations for a 12% pay raise. The agreement averts potential class cancellations and reflects a trend of labor activism in California and across the country.
Faculty members at California State University, the nation’s largest four-year public university system, have ended their one-day strike after reaching a tentative agreement with the administration on pay and benefits. The deal includes a 5 percent pay increase retroactively from July 1, 2023, and a further 5 percent starting July 1 this year, contingent on state funding. The agreement also extends paid parental leave and raises the minimum salary for the lowest-paid faculty members, affecting almost 460,000 students.
California State University faculty members reached a tentative contract agreement, ending their planned weeklong strike for higher wages. The deal includes a 5% raise retroactive to last year and another 5% raise on July 1, as well as an increase in the minimum wage for the lowest-paid faculty. The strike, involving nearly 30,000 professors, librarians, and other workers, came after contract negotiations ended with a unilateral offer far below the 12% pay raise sought by the union. The agreement was praised by both the faculty association and CSU Chancellor Mildred García, and students also showed their support for the striking faculty.
The California State University system and the union representing thousands of professors and lecturers reached a tentative deal to raise wages, ending the largest strike by university faculty members in U.S. history. The deal includes an immediate 5% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2023, with another 5% raise scheduled for July 1, 2024, as well as a $3,000 increase to the salary floor for the lowest-paid faculty members and an extension of parental leave to 10 weeks. The strike reflects a broader trend of labor actions across industries grappling with wages that have not kept pace with high inflation.
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.
After just one day of striking, the California State University faculty reached a tentative agreement, ending the strike and allowing campuses to return to full operations. The deal includes various salary increases, extended paid parental leave, and other benefits for the faculty members. The agreement was confirmed by CSU administrators, and Chancellor Mildred García expressed appreciation for reaching common ground with the faculty union. If the strike had continued, CSU officials planned to keep campuses open and not cancel classes, as not all instructors were participating in the strike.
Faculty members at California State University, representing about 29,000 professors, librarians, and staff, went on a five-day strike seeking a 12 percent raise, leading to disrupted classes as the new semester began. The strike, the largest by faculty in U.S. history, also aims for increased parental leave and more gender-neutral facilities. The university has offered a 5 percent pay increase, but negotiations have stalled, with no further sessions scheduled. The union's demands include non-economic issues, while the university contends it can't afford the salary request due to financial constraints.
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.
Thousands of professors and academic staff members at California State University began a five-day strike, the largest in U.S. university faculty history, to demand higher compensation, affecting nearly 460,000 students. This reflects a national trend of large-scale strikes and education walkouts, following similar actions by Los Angeles school employees, Oakland educators, and University of California graduate student workers.
The union representing 29,000 faculty members at California State University went on a five-day strike, demanding a 12% wage increase and other benefits, disrupting the first week of the spring semester for tens of thousands of students. The strike, the first ever across all of CSU’s 23 campuses, is a result of eight months of negotiations that failed to reach an agreement on pay and other improvements. The turmoil will be a major test for the new chancellor, who is recognized for raising achievement among Latino students and improving graduation rates. The strike is expected to add to the frenzy of the first days of classes, and campuses will remain open during the strike.
Classes at California State University, Monterey Bay may be canceled for the entire week due to a looming faculty strike involving some 29,000 professors, lecturers, counselors, and coaches across all 23 CSU campuses. The strike, which will last five days, comes after seven months of failed contract talks, with faculty asking for a 12 percent pay raise but being offered 5 percent. CSU officials have stated that all campuses will remain open, but it's unclear how many classes will be affected. Some students plan to join faculty on the picket line in support of their cause.
A Fresno State student, Robert Colpepper, is speaking out against the upcoming faculty strike at California State University, expressing frustration over the impact on his education and graduation timeline. He criticizes the faculty's demand for a 12% pay increase, stating that students are already paying increased tuition without reaping the benefits. Colpepper feels neglected by the university and is considering transferring out of state. The strike is set to begin on Monday, with faculty marching on campus carrying picket signs, and some professors have already prepared for the potential work stoppage in their syllabi.
Faculty members at California State University's 23 campuses are set to begin a five-day strike on Monday, demanding higher pay, increased parental leave, and other benefits. The strike, led by the California Faculty Association, aims for a double-digit raise and extended paid parental leave. While CSU officials hope to avert the strike through weekend negotiations, students are preparing for potential disruptions, with some planning to stay away from classes during the strike week. In a separate development, the CSU system reached a tentative agreement with skilled trade workers, potentially averting their planned strike.
Faculty at California State University, the largest public university system in the U.S., may go on a systemwide strike after contract negotiations ended with a unilateral offer of a 5% pay raise, falling short of the union's 12% demand. The California Faculty Association, representing 29,000 workers, is also seeking more manageable workloads and increased parental leave. If the strike occurs from Jan. 22 to 26, it would affect all 23 campuses. The university system has stated that campuses will remain open with contingency plans in place. This potential strike follows a year of labor actions in California, including strikes by health care professionals, Hollywood actors, and writers.
Faculty at all 23 campuses of the California State University system have voted to authorize a strike, demanding higher salaries, lower class sizes, and more manageable workloads. The California Faculty Association, representing 29,000 employees, wants a 12% pay increase, increased support for mental health, expanded parental leave, and improved safety provisions. Negotiations will continue after presenting their demands to the university's chancellor. The university hopes to avoid a walkout and reach a negotiated agreement.
