#faculty strike

[ follow ]
california-state-university
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

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
3 months ago
Education

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
3 months ago
California

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
3 months ago
California

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 ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Education

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
3 months ago
California

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 ]
morecalifornia-state-university
KQED
5 months ago
California

Threat Of Fruit Flies Returns To California | KQED

California is facing a resurgence of the Mediterranean fruit fly, which threatens the state's agricultural economy.
Faculty members at four California State University campuses are planning single day strikes after failed negotiations.
The Fort Independence Indian Community will receive 40 acres of sacred land from the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

'We are not trying to be greedy.' CSU faculty walk out for higher pay in tough times

Cal Poly Pomona faculty members launch a one-day strike for higher wages as part of a larger movement throughout the California State University system.
Faculty members express financial strain, including delayed family planning and multiple jobs to make ends meet. [ more ]
[ Load more ]