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Student assistants work part-time jobs across the system’s 23 campuses, including CSU Monterey Bay. They’re currently capped at 20 hours a week and had no paid sick leave before a California law that took effect in 2024.
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The union said over 76% of voting California Faculty Association members were in favor. Once approved by CSU trustees, the updated contract will apply across all campuses, including CSU Monterey Bay.
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While salary was a sticking point in negotiations, the tentative agreement falls short of the union's consistent 12% ask for the 2023-24 school year.
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After months of negotiations, university officials offer a 5% pay raise. The union is seeking 12% and plans to strike at the end of January.
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Student workers at the 23-campus system say their pay is low, their hours are restricted and they get no sick pay. They are hoping to join the employees union to fix that.
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The tuition increases were forecast earlier this year, when a Cal State task force concluded the system needs at least $1.5 billion annually in new revenue to afford student services and bolster its academic offerings.
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After several high-profile sexual harassment cases, Cal State needs more training, staff and outreach to students and employees, an outside firm concludes.