eNews | Jan 15, 2026
New Year Message from CSUEU President
Two weeks into 2026 and our Union is firing on all cylinders. Let me share with you what we have lined up and how every member is integral to our plan to win.
As you know, our contract expires on June 30. This is the year we enter into full negotiations with the Employer over pay, working conditions, and anything else that relates to our job and working life.
Let me be clear: We are demanding full Salary Steps implementation, and we will do everything in our power - up to and including withholding our labor - if CSU management continues to make excuses to deny us fair wages we can live and build a future on.
>> More from President Catherine Hutchinson
Chancellor's "CSU Forward" Plan Stumbles
On January 5, Chancellor Mildred García issued a message describing the CSU as aligned, collaborative, and committed to becoming an “employer of choice,” including an announcement about a one-time 3% payment for certain employees. We want to provide clarity and respond directly to that message.
The CSU is trying to create divisions between employee groups and use what would be a heavily-taxed bonus to bait employees into giving up base-building raises.
The Chancellor has chosen to move forward unilaterally with one-time payments for managers, administrators, and confidential employees - while excluding union-represented employees. That decision does not reflect meaningful collaboration or alignment. >> More
ACTION ALERT: Campus Blue-Out Jan. 27
Are you ready to unite with your co-workers and do what it takes to win the best wages, benefits and working conditions possible this contract cycle?
If so, mark your calendars & RSVP for our first action of the year!
The January 27th Board of Trustees meeting signals the beginning of our 2026 contract campaign, and employees at every campus will show their support and solidarity through a statewide "Blue Out."
Look for further info and coordination from your campus Contract Action Team. Show up in blue to signal you are joining the fight—because when we fight, we win!
Long Beach Auxiliary Student Workers Will Vote In Union Election on January 20
Over 800 student workers at Beach Shops and ASI Long Beach, which are private-sector campus auxiliaries, have organized to join CSUEU.
Students working in dining halls, the rec center, childcare, and more services on campus will vote to become one union with staff and student workers at Long Beach.
