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mike_c

(36,281 posts)
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 08:24 PM Apr 2016

only eight days until the faculty at the largest university in the U.S....

...begins a historic first time, system wide strike. Faculty, librarians, counselors, and coaches at the California State University, represented by the California Faculty Association, are preparing for a walkout on all 23 campuses beginning April 13. Shit is about to get real.

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only eight days until the faculty at the largest university in the U.S.... (Original Post) mike_c Apr 2016 OP
Can't say that I blame them...no raises for us in 5 years. redstatebluegirl Apr 2016 #1
which campus? mike_c Apr 2016 #2
Different state, same crap. My husband is faculty. redstatebluegirl Apr 2016 #3
ah-- thanks for your support! mike_c Apr 2016 #5
We've taken a de facto cut for four straight years. Doctor_J Apr 2016 #6
The Clinton Class doesn't like educated peons. They don't like to fight for the Aristocracy. nm rhett o rick Apr 2016 #4

redstatebluegirl

(12,265 posts)
3. Different state, same crap. My husband is faculty.
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 08:38 PM
Apr 2016

I was administrative staff until I retired a couple of years ago.

 

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)
6. We've taken a de facto cut for four straight years.
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 10:22 PM
Apr 2016

1% raise coupled with 10% boost in our healthcare costs. Not the respected profession it used to be.

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