California State University – San Jose Inside

CSU System Works to Rebuild Trust in Shadow of Sex Discrimination and Assault Cases

Barry Holtzclaw — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 22:45:25 +0000

Changes are underway one year after scathing audits showed how the California State University system failed to handle reports of sexual discrimination, harassment and assault in its Title IX offices.

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More Cuts Ahead for CSU Campuses to Close $500M Budget Gap

Barry Holtzclaw — Tue, 28 May 2024 16:36:10 +0000

Two major forces are at play: Gov. Gavin Newsom scaled back his promise of increased financial support for Cal State, while university officials agreed to 5% salary increases earlier this year.

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Cal State Faculty OKs New Contract by 3-to-1 Margin

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:15:36 +0000

Members of the California Faculty Association approved a two-year agreement that the union and administration hammered out after a strike last month that lasted one day.

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San Jose State Teachers Join Faculty Across All 23 Campuses in Historic One-week Walkout

Barry Holtzclaw — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:36:15 +0000

After months of negotiations, university officials and the faculty union remain far apart on key contract terms. Cal State provided a 5% general raise; the union wants 12% this year.

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Faculty at San Jose State, Other CSU Campuses Get Raises, Start New Semester with a Strike Anyway

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 20:09:59 +0000

After months of negotiations, California State University officials announced a 5% pay raise. The union that represents 29,000 faculty sought 12% and will strike at all 23 campuses the first week of classes, beginning Monday.

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2023: California Universities Get More Money, but CSU Aid Falls Short

Barry Holtzclaw — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:00:12 +0000

While the Cal State and UC systems received more money in 2023, they still face financial challenges. And they also must address labor strife.

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CSU Faculty Leaders Call for Five-day Strike at All Campuses in January

Barry Holtzclaw — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:27:11 +0000

The strike in the first week of a new semester could be called off if both sides reach an agreement in contract talks Jan. 8-12, the union said.

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Teamsters Stage One-day Strike at San Jose State, as Contract Talks Stall

Barry Holtzclaw — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:52:00 +0000

Faculty members at California State University campuses also are at impasse in labor negotiations.

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San Jose State and other CSU Student Workers Get OK to Hold Union Vote

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:29:34 +0000

Student workers at the 23-campus CSU system say their pay is low, their hours are restricted and they get no sick pay. They are hoping to join the employees union to fix that.

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San Jose State Offers New, Easier Transfers for Undergraduates

Barry Holtzclaw — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:10:47 +0000

During the first year of the program, SJSU is offering guaranteed admission to 14 majors, including many in sought-after fields of study, including business, engineering, public health, political science and child and adolescent development.

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