California State University Faculty Votes to Strike Over Pay and Class Sizes

Faculty at all 23 campuses of the California State University system have voted to authorize a strike, demanding higher salaries, lower class sizes, and more manageable workloads. The California Faculty Association, representing 29,000 employees, wants a 12% pay increase, increased support for mental health, expanded parental leave, and improved safety provisions. Negotiations will continue after presenting their demands to the university's chancellor. The university hopes to avoid a walkout and reach a negotiated agreement.