State Budget May Revision Brings Some Relief to the CSU - But More Work To Do

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised state budget proposal on Wednesday significantly scaled back the initial 7.95% cuts to the CSU announced in January. In the new “May Revise,” CSU funding is reduced by 3% - representing a huge swing from the initial $375 million cut down to $143.8 million.

Read the full budget summary.

The state’s five-year funding “compact” with the CSU, guaranteeing 5% annual increases, remains deferred for two years, but the Governor vowed that the promised increases are “locked in” for the future.

“That is sacrosanct, they will get that 5% bump,” Newsom said at his press conference. “We are fully committed to fulfilling our part of the deal.”

"Overall, the proposed reduced funding cuts to the CSU is a small but important victory for CSUEU members, made possible by our effective advocacy work in Sacramento, which included a statewide email campaign, face-to-face visits with legislators, and our Fund the CSU video."
- Catherine Hutchinson, CSUEU President

The Fight Is Not Over

Make no mistake: the fight is far from over. We must keep up the pressure - not just with legislators to fully fund the CSU, but also with CSU leadership to do the right thing: Fully implement compact commitments including salary steps for career staff and negotiate a fair contract for student assistants.

Our “Keep the Promise, Fund the CSU” campaign must continue. We need every member engaged. If you're not a CSUEU member, sign up today. If you're not yet contributing to the PAC, now is the time. 

Together, we will win. Together, we will secure the fair wages and respect we deserve as the staff who support student success.