CSU Faculty Union Ratifies New Contract with Significant Salary Increases
After months of negotiations and strikes, the California State University faculty union approves a deal that includes up to 10% salary raises and enhanced benefits.
- 76% of California Faculty Association members voted in favor of the new contract, ending a period of labor disputes.
- The agreement provides a 10% general salary increase for all faculty by July, with significant raises for the lowest-paid members.
- Increased paid family leave from 6 to 10 weeks and improvements in gender-inclusive facilities are among the key benefits.
- The contract, effective until June 30, 2025, still requires approval from CSU trustees, with a vote expected in March.
- The deal follows a historic systemwide strike and aims to improve working and learning conditions across the 23-campus system.