California State University Faculty Begin Historic Strike
The California State University (CSU) system, comprising 23 campuses and serving nearly 460,000 students, is facing a historic strike as thousands of professors, lecturers, librarians, and other employees walk off the job. The strike, which is set to last for five days, is the largest university faculty strike in U.S. history. The faculty members, represented by the California Faculty Association (CFA), are demanding higher compensation and other workplace improvements.
The CSU faculty union, represented by the CFA, has been engaged in contract negotiations with university officials for several months. The main point of contention is the issue of pay increases. The union is demanding a 12% raise for faculty members, citing the need to combat inflation and improve their standard of livin...