#California State University
#California State University

Cal State faculty reaches tentative deal for more pay, will end strike on 23 campuses

Nearly 30,000 workers in the California State University system have reached a tentative contract agreement and will end their strike.

The agreement includes a 5% pay 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. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Thousands of CSU faculty vow to 'shut down' campuses in first systemwide strike

The faculty union at California State University, the largest four-year public university system in the US, is planning a five-day strike to demand wage increases and other benefits.

The strike is expected to disrupt the first week of the spring semester for tens of thousands of students and add to the confusion of class schedules and expectations. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Opinion: I'm a CSU professor. I have serious doubts about the demands behind a threatened strike

The union representing California State University faculty plans to go on strike next week due to the university's refusal to meet their demands for salary increases, expanded parental leave, and reduced workloads.

However, the union's demands could result in financial consequences for the university, potentially leading to layoffs and program cuts. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

4 months ago

Fresno State could face strike after CSU cancels bargaining with faculty union

The California State University has implemented a 5% pay increase for faculty members.

The union, California Faculty Association, is accusing CSU of not bargaining in good faith and planning a systemwide strike. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

4 months ago

Strike still looms at Cal Poly after CSU cancels bargaining sessions with faculty union

The California State University system has canceled all future bargaining sessions with the California Faculty Association, increasing the likelihood of a strike.

The union is demanding a 12% salary increase, better workloads, more counselors, and improvements to campus facilities.

The CFA is still planning a strike from Jan. 22-26 across all 23 CSU campuses. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Cal State and faculty union reach tentative pact with lightning speed, and not all are happy

A tentative labor agreement between California State University and its faculty has been reached after a one-day strike.

The agreement includes higher minimum pay for the lowest-paid instructors, a 10% general raise over two years, extended parental leave, and more benefits. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

CSU and faculty reach surprise tentative agreement, ending massive strike after one day

The union representing California State University faculty reached a tentative agreement with the university system, ending the planned five-day strike after one day.

The agreement includes higher salary floors, safer workplaces, an expansion of parental leave, and a 5% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2023. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Sacramento State faculty's weeklong strike kicks off amid stalled contract talks with CSU leaders

Faculty at California State University campuses went on strike to protest salaries and other non-salary demands.

The strike follows a wave of union momentum in higher education, including a monthlong strike at the University of California system in 2022. [ more ]

KQED

Concealed Carry Permits Now Easier To Come By In California | KQED

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York law requiring people to show a need for carrying a gun when applying for a concealed carry weapons permit.

California has a similar law to the one that was struck down in New York. [ more ]

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Thousands of Cal State faculty members set to strike Monday across the nation's largest public university

Faculty members across the California State University system are set to stage a five-day strike starting Monday, leaving students without classes. The strike is the latest in a series of labor actions from various staff at Cal State.

The California Faculty Association is moving forward with the strike plans as the CSU management has shown no movement in contract negotiations, despite faculty members' demands for higher pay and better benefits. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Sacramento State faculty, maintenance workers plan to join five-day CSU-wide strike

Faculty and maintenance staff across most of the 23 California State University campuses are planning a week-long strike next week.

The strike follows months of negotiations over salaries and other contract provisions, such as increased parental leave and more staff mental health counselors for students. [ more ]

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Los Angeles Times

4 months ago

Cal State faculty just got a 5% raise. Here's why they're upset.

California State University officials are raising faculty pay by 5%, rejecting demands for higher increases and ending contract negotiations with the faculty union.

The pay increase is far from the 12% increase sought by the California Faculty Assn., who argued that the salary demands were financially viable and would have resulted in layoffs and cuts. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

2 weeks ago

With furry costumes, water jugs and tambourines, this tiny California college became a Gaza flashpoint

Cal Poly Humboldt stands out as a hub of civil disobedience over Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza. [ more ]

The Mercury News

1 month ago

Nearly half of California high school graduates don't qualify to apply to a California university

California's A-G requirements are essential for admission to public universities like UC and Cal State systems.

Only about half of California high school graduates meet the A-G requirements for admission to four-year state schools. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

1 month ago

New gen ed requirements for CSU freshmen

The California State University system is implementing new general education requirements for both transfer students and first-time freshmen to streamline the process.

The new requirements reduce the number of general education credits needed and include an additional lab class. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

2 months ago

Calif. report shows investing in Latino students benefits enrollment

Enrollment shifts analyzed in California State University system

Efforts to support Latino learners and reduce administrative barriers beneficial for enrollment growth [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

UC and CSU extend May 1 deadline to accept admission offers for fall 2024, citing FAFSA delays

UC and CSU are extending the May 1 deadline for students to accept admission offers due to delays in completing the federal financial aid form.

The new version of the form, known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, has experienced delays and glitches, causing a decline in completion rates. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

4 weeks ago

The CSU mishandled sexual harassment complaints. Two bills are aimed at protecting students

The California State University system is addressing sexual misconduct allegations by introducing assembly bills to hold itself accountable and implementing changes to handle complaints better. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

2 months ago

California State University student workers vote to unionize, creating largest such union in country

Student workers at California State University voted to join a union for better benefits and pay.

The student workers will join CSUEU/SEIU Local 2579, creating the largest such union in the country. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Former administrator at center of Fresno State harassment scandal suing CSU trustees

Former Fresno State administrator Frank Lamas is suing the California State University board of trustees for failing to provide him with a defense and indemnification in two lawsuits.

Lamas is seeking reimbursement for legal fees and court costs, as well as an order that the CSU defend and indemnify him in all damages and attorney's fees. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Opinion: I'm a CSU professor, and the administration's response to faculty needs is an insult

California State University (CSU) management imposed a 5% salary increase for faculty, which is seen as insulting to educators, especially considering the inflation rate since 2021.

CSU faculty have lost 10% in purchasing power since 2021 and the proposed 5% increase falls far short of the 12% raise requested by the California Faculty Assn. (CFA). [ more ]

KQED

5 months ago