eNews | August 26, 2025
Take Action this Labor Day
This Labor Day, come together with fellow union members by participating in actions happening around the state. Union members everywhere are leading the charge in defending workers' rights by mobilizing with their communities. Now more than ever, we must rise above the attacks on workers.
Whether its federal workers having their union contracts cancelled or immigrant workers being attacked at their workplaces and homes, the Federal government is making the lives of working people harder. If we let these attacks go unanswered, the value and respect for our work may be the next target.
Our union is fighting back.
Join your union on Wednesday, September 3rd at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about your individual rights, the CSU's responsibilities, and how our union can help people detained by immigration enforcement — so we can ensure our campuses are "ICE Ready" this fall.
Register for 12 p.m.
Register for 6 p.m.
There are also several opportunities around the state to participate in rallies, picnics, and other celebrations of Labor Day. Find an event near you and add your voice to the defense of workers' rights!
CSU Labor Coalition Standing Strong Together
Chancellor Mildred García invited union leaders to a meeting last week, and we regret to inform our members nothing of much substance came of it.
We expected the Chancellor to have better answers to some of our shared concerns regarding raises, unnecessary job loss, program eliminations, and other issues. Unfortunately, García responded in general with deflection.
As essential frontline staff who power the CSU system, our Labor Coalition stands united in support of one another – even if the Chancellor does not.
Read the full Coalition statement here »
CalPERS Election Endorsement
This week, your CalPERS ballot will arrive in your mailbox – and with it, the chance to decide whether our pension dollars are invested to serve working people – OR pad the pockets of Wall Street insiders.
This vote matters more than you can imagine. We’re facing skyrocketing healthcare costs, political attacks on our retirement security, and pressure to gamble our funds on risky, short-term profits.
That’s why CSUEU members endorsed David Miller and Troy Johnson for CalPERS. Members know these are leaders who will safeguard our pension, keep our healthcare affordable, and ensure our money is invested ethically, transparently, and wisely.
Ballots are being mailed out this week. Own this moment. Vote for David Miller and Troy Johnson for the at-large CalPERS board seats. You can vote online, by phone, or by mail as soon as you receive your ballot.
Learn more at votecalpers.org »
Introducing the CSUEU AI Committee!
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping organizational structures, work roles, and service delivery across industries – including Higher Education. Within CSU, the capacity to adapt and integrate AI technologies will be critical to the success of our campuses, students, and staff.
CSUEU represents 30,000 career staff and student assistants across five bargaining units. To make sure your voice is part of this transition, we’ve created the CSUEU AI Advisory Committee. The Committee's role is to:
- Gather feedback from members
- Plan ahead for how AI may change our work
- Support our Union as we work with CSU
If you’d like to be part of shaping this change, watch for more information coming your way soon.
Unit 15 NEO Agreement Reached
We have finally moved CSU management to agree to our proposal for conducting new employee orientations for student assistants. Beginning in November, student assistants will be able to earn 30 minutes of paid time to attend an orientation session held by union members.
Student Assistants will be able to learn about their rights in the workplace and connect with organizing efforts for their first contract.