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Labor and Employee Relations

Labor and Employee Relations

We work to promote a positive, productive relationship between the CSU and its more than 56,000 faculty and staff. 

Current Information


July 9, 2026 | Unit 3 - CFA

CSU Bargaining Update: CFA Declares Impasse

On July 9, the California State University (CSU) and the California Faculty Association (CFA) met to continue negotiations for a successor collective bargaining agreement.

October 16, 2025 | Multiple Units

CSU Budget Update: One-Time State Loan

The CSU is committed to transparency about our acceptance of a one-time state loan and how it may impact employees as we continue to uphold our contractual obligations and engage in collective bargaining.

July 21, 2025 | Multiple Units

CSU Budget and Labor Agreements FAQs

The California State University (CSU) stands by the labor agreements reached with all of our union partners in 2023 and 2024.

February 23, 2024 | Units 2, 5, 7 and 9 - CSUEU

CSU Student Assistants Vote to Join Employees Union

California State University (CSU) students who work on-campus jobs under the student assistant classification have voted to join the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU).

February 19, 2024 | Unit 3 - CFA

California Faculty Association (CFA) Vote to Ratify Union Contract

Today, the CFA announced that its members had voted in factor of the tentative agreement reached with the CSU in January.


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Collective Bargaining Agreements & Updates

CSU Bargaining Units and their respective agreements, updates and information.

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Tentative Agreements

These proposed collective bargaining agreements have not been ratified by union leaders and the Board of Trustees.

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