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Concerted Activities and Strike Activity within the CSU System

Last Updated on 11/14/2023

After months of negotiations, California State University (CSU) has been unable to reach collective bargaining agreements on compensation and other issues with California Faculty Association (CFA) or with Teamsters Local 2010, representing facility services employees. As part of the collective bargaining process, employee unions have the option to strike should there be no agreement after the conclusion of impasse proceedings, or, as is the case, for Teamsters, if the union has filed an unfair labor practice to the state board. The CSU is committed to reaching agreement with CFA and Teamsters as it did with five other unions.

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After months of negotiations, California State University (CSU) has been unable to reach an agreement on compensation and other issues with Teamsters 2010, representing facility services employees. As part of the collective bargaining process, employee unions have the option to strike should there be no agreement after the conclusion of impasse proceedings, or, as is the case, for Teamsters, if the union has filed an unfair labor practice to the state board. The CSU is committed to reaching agreement with Teamsters as it did with five other unions.

As you may have heard, the California Faculty Association (CFA), representing professors, lecturers, coaches, librarians, and counselors at the CSU, has called for a work-stoppage strike between December 4th and 7th at the following campuses:

  • Monday, December 4, Cal Poly Pomona
  • Tuesday, December 5, San Francisco State
  • Wednesday, December 6, CSU Los Angeles
  • Thursday, December 7, Sacramento State

Our campus has not been designated as a strike site and we want to assure you that campus will remain open and student instruction and other support services will continue. If you have any concerns, please reach out to your college Dean. The strike should not interfere with your ability to complete your semester courses and graduate on time.

Yes, campus will be open and operational. Should any changes to hours, services, or events occur, that information will be communicated to the campus community. Individuals who are striking/picketing may not block or otherwise obstruct the ability of students, faculty or staff to access the campus, including classrooms and other facilities and buildings or campus services.

Many of our other unions have recently reached tentative agreement with the CSU and have collective bargaining agreements in effect that prohibit them from engaging in sympathy strikes.

The university fully respects the free speech rights of our students, staff, and faculty. Retaliation from any member of the campus community for one’s personal position regarding the labor dispute is inappropriate and unlawful and should be reported to Human Resources at (559)278-2032.

For information on what offers are currently being negotiated, visit the CSU Labor and Employee Relations webpage.

Negotiations are between the CSU and Teamsters. Fresno State’s administration does not play a direct role. The CSU system remains committed to bargaining in good faith and reaching agreements with Teamsters as it has done with five other CSU unions this fall.

The university will continue to provide updates via this website, email and social media accounts.

Student FAQs

Yes, the campus will be open and operational. Should there be any changes to hours and services (e.g. library, food court, student union, advising offices or resource centers) or scheduled events, that information would be communicated via the campus website or social media accounts.

Individuals who are striking/picketing may not block or otherwise obstruct student access to campus, student services or classrooms.

The strike does not involve student employees. However, strike activity may impact service hours. You should check with your manager about any scheduling changes.

The university fully respects the free speech rights of our students, staff, and faculty. Further, retaliation from any member of the campus community for any position someone takes on an issue is inappropriate and unlawful and should be reported immediately to the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs.