FAQ - Teamster Strike February 17-20, 2026
Teamsters Local 2010 has announced their plan to strike during February 17-20, 2026 across all CSU Campuses.
The right to strike is one of the most important tools a union and its members have to secure better working conditions. Honoring a picket line demonstrates labor solidarity, which improves wages and working conditions for all workers. Here's what CSUEU members should know about honoring another union's picket line.
Is there an individual right of CSUEU-represented employees to honor a picket line?
Yes. Public employees, including CSUEU members, have an individual right to honor another union’s or another bargaining unit’s strike and not cross a picket line. Employees will not be paid for the time they are honoring the picket line. Employers cannot retaliate against public employees for choosing to honor another union’s picket line or their own union’s picket line that involves employees of a different bargaining unit.
Can an employee individually choose to honor another union’s or another bargaining unit’s picket line even if their labor contract contains a no-strike clause or a no-sympathy strike clause?
Yes. Individual employees can still choose to honor another union’s or another bargaining unit’s picket line even if their union’s labor contract contains a no-strike or no-sympathy strike clause.
Can I join a picket line if I have pre-approved vacation?
Yes, you can use your pre-approved vacation days to support a picket line.
Can I join a picket line while I'm taking a paid sick day?
No, you cannot use your sick days to support a picket line.
Why aren't we joining the Teamsters on strike?
Our contract does not expire until June 30, 2026, but the work has already begun on preparing for and building the power necessary to successfully strike and win on our demands. If you want to be a part of building the power of our membership, sign up for the Contract Action Team (CAT) to unite with and mobilize all CSUEU represented employees.