FAQ Regional Summits in SLO & San Jose

Why is our Union holding regional summits statewide? 
We are holding statewide regional summits to hear from our members. Think of these summits as a listening tour. We want to learn what's most important to our members and build a more inclusive community across our campuses. 

In times like these, when our working conditions are being taken advantage of by the Chancellor's Office, we need to build worker power. 
Our Union has doubled in size becoming the largest labor group at the CSU. How do we maximize our power to win for workers? 

What do we hope to accomplish? 

• Participants’ ideas will be gathered to inform our Union’s strategic priorities and goals
• Lay the groundwork to build a collective vision for belonging and member-centered power in our communities
• Build member capacity so that all workers feel empowered to lift their voices in solidarity  
• Increase communication and dialogue across classifications (including student workers) and campuses

Should I sign up? 
YES! Whether you’re a longtime CSUEU member or new(ish) to your campus, your ideas and insights are helpful - as long as you’re willing to show up and engage positively with union siblings.

Where will the Summit be held? 
The Summits will be held regionally across the state. 
For Region 1 - Sept. 26: Cal Poly Humboldt, Sonoma, Chico, Sacramento. The Summit will be held at the Ukiah Conference Center.
For Region 3 - Oct. 10: Fresno, Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo, and Channel Islands. The Summit will be held at the Madonna Inn, in SLO.
For Region 2 - Oct. 24: San Francisco, East Bay, San Jose, Stanislaus, and Monterey. The Summit will be held at the Marriott in San Jose.

Will hotel and transportation be provided? 
We will have buses/vans to pick participants up at campuses, so please let us know if you would like to take advantage of this option. If you drive yourself and leave before 8 a.m., we will reimburse you for breakfast that day. 

If you would like to spend a night, we will book and pay for your hotel room (bring a friend!). Plus dinner and breakfast the following day will be covered by state per diem rates.

Bus/van departure time/place for each campus: TBD
Return departure time/date: TBD

Can I drive on my own? 
Yes — CSUEU will reimburse mileage at the current IRS mileage rate.

What is my commitment if I go?
Participants are asked to commit to being present on Oct. 10, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Madonna Inn.

Will food be provided? 
Coffee, pastries, lunch and light snacks will be provided. If you drive yourself and leave before 8 a.m., we will reimburse you for breakfast that day.

Where do I apply and what is the deadline?
Register for the Summit in SLO here; the deadline is Oct. 3.
Register for the Summit in San Jose here; the deadline is Oct. 17.