Strength in Solidarity!

Please join us -- all union members are welcome! CFA, APC, and CSUEU are all currently in the bargaining cycle! Come out and meet your union brothers and sisters for a quick break away from your office! These Solidarity Breaks are growing -- be a part of the message to the CSU!

Our members' pets are part of the CSUEU family too! If you have a photo of your pet wearing CSUEU gear, send it our way. We'd love to feature them on our homepage and celebrate our union community! Send photos to president@csueu302.org (with a description if possible).

Getting stronger every day! Thank you to all of our wonderful CSUEU members who turned out for our final Summer Solidarity Break August 12, 2026! We're all getting ready to show up to the Fall Convocation Thursday, August 20 at 3 p.m. at Laxson auditorium in our CSUEU blue! We will be joined by our sister Chico State unions, CFA and APC! It's time to be seen!

It's never too late to get a CSUEU hat, shirt, or bandana! Email Ann Wilson at president@csueu302.org with what you would like! She'll make sure it gets to you!

The word is spreading! Join your union brothers and sisters for our final Solidarity Break of summer next Wednesday, August 12 at 10 am at either FMS USB or in front of Kendall Hall! Wear your CSUEU swag and get entered into our final drawing for a $10 gift card to Lovebird Coffee!

Get your gear ready to attend President Perez' Fall 2026 Convocation Thursday, August 20! Join with our union siblings and show "the man" who's really boss! Need something blue? Email president@csueu302.org and Ann will make sure you get a ball cap, a shirt, or our very popular, pet-approved bandana!

CSUEU showed up for the July 29 edition of our Summer Solidarity Breaks out in front of the FMS USB building! Join us for our next Solidarity Break August 5 at 10 am in front of Kendall Hall or FMS. Wear your CSUEU gear and get entered to win a Vovebird Coffee gift card! Winner will be announced in the following Monday United email!

If you need swag, email Ann Wilson at president@csueu302.org and she'll get you what you need!

Don't you just love the turnout for our first Summer Solidarity Break? CSUEU members from across campus joined together to show their support for our bargaining team as they work towards getting us the recognition we deserve!

Our Summer Solidarity Breaks are scheduled every Wednesday through August 12 at 10 am in front of either Kendall Hall or the FMS USB building (whichever is closest to you). Show up in your swag at either location and get entered to win a $10 gift card to Lovebird Coffee. Winners will be announced in the popular and informative Monday United email sent out by our awesome Vice President Peter Owens.

Need swag? Send Ann Wilson an email at president@csueu302.org with what you want (hat? shirt? bandana?) and she'll make sure to get it you!

Have questions? Want to know where we are in bargaining? Just want to get out of your office for a few minutes and enjoy the Chico State summer before it gets too hot? Join us!

We are STRONGER TOGETHER!

At Chico State, we represent more than 500 employees! By becoming a steward or bargaining unit representative you are taking advantage of an opportunity to work for the greater good, to help people thrive and succeed in their careers, and to be the voice for those who have remained silent.

1. Empowerment: By becoming a certified union steward, you gain the skills and knowledge to represent your colleagues effectively. You can champion workers' rights, ensuring fairness, and justice on the job.

2. Influence: Union stewards play a vital role in shaping our union's policies and decisions. Your input will help drive our mission forward, advocating for better wages, benefits, and working conditions.

3. Solidarity: It's a chance to connect with fellow union members, share experiences, and work together to face challenges head-on. When we unite, we are stronger.

4. Personal Growth: The training is an excellent opportunity for personal development, and enhancing your leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Please get in touch with our Chief Steward, Jessie Mendoza, if you are interested in learning more about becoming a Union representative or would love to attend the training! Together, we are stronger!

CSUEU Chapter 302 Organizing Chair Peter Owens (right) and long-time FMS employee Shawn Wright lead the charge Wednesday, October 29 in Kendall Hall. Photo by Jason Halley, University Photographer.

CSUEU Chapter 302 Members turned out in force to present President Perez our petition with nearly 6,000 signatures of dedicated CSUEU members and supporters demanding the Chancellor's Office use the $144M loan to fully implement the bargained step system. Instead of using the money to give a one-time 3% bonus to every CSU employee (including Chancellor Garcia and her incredibly well-paid presidents and VPs), our members are demanding the full implementation of the bargained step system.

The CSUEU Bargaining Team again met with the CSU Thursday, October 30 for our "re-opener." These are the key take-always:

• Management conceded that there is no obstacle to using the loan money for full implementation of steps. They simply do not want to use the funds provided by the state in this manner.
  
  
• The employer is trying to throw money at us to get us to shut up – we are not taking the bait. We are going to stand strong and turn up the heat until we get a proposal that addresses the issue of pay equity and full steps implementation. 

Chapter 302 demonstrated a strong commitment to collective action. We demand, for ALL represented members, that our years of service, hard work, and dedication are finally recognized with fair and living wages!

We are STRONGER TOGETHER! If you are not a member, please join here. If you are a dedicated member but work with someone who isn't, let them know how important their membership is at this critical juncture in our negotiations! We have the smallest dues structure of any union in the U.S. -- and we need your commitment to strengthen our position at the bargaining table! 

Want to be a soldier in this fight for fair pay? Become a member of our Contract Action Team! As part of this group of dedicated and compassionate members you will receive paid release time to be a voice -- a LOUD voice -- for those who are unwilling or unable to speak out for themselves and their team mates! Contact our Org Chair Peter Owens and let him know you're ready to join the fight!

Since our founding in the late 1980s, CSUEU has grown from a modest 30% membership into a powerful collective advocating for the rights and benefits of CSU employees. Our journey has been marked by perseverance and significant milestones, such as the hard-fought restoration of the Salary Steps system in 2024. While we’ve made incredible progress, our mission continues.

As we prepare for the next bargaining cycle, we are reminded that strength lies in numbers. Currently, ~26% of our union family are still non-members. Every member's voice adds weight to our collective power at the bargaining table. Together, we can ensure that the progress we’ve achieved is protected and expanded.

As public sector employees, our collective voice is key to shaping policies that protect our rights and livelihoods. Supporting pro-labor candidates and causes is essential—but to make a greater impact in Sacramento, we need to strengthen our Political Activities Committee (PAC).

By pledging just $15 to the PAC, you’ll help power our advocacy efforts, fund impactful Lobby Days, and provide essential legislative training for union members. These resources are critical to ensuring your interests are represented where they matter most.

Join the Champion Circle today and become a driving force in the fight for fair policies, better working conditions, and a stronger future for all CSU employees. Together, we can amplify our voice and make meaningful change.

Our mission goes beyond membership—it’s about building power by uniting workers through unionization. The recent success of organizing Student Assistants across the CSU system marks a significant milestone in our journey, proving what we can achieve together.

When we organize non-union employees, we don’t just grow in numbers—we grow in strength. With the voices of thousands of Student Assistants inspiring action, we now turn our focus to other unrepresented groups, like auxiliary employees. These dedicated workers, often overworked and under-supported, deserve the protections and advocacy that only unionization can provide.

Our fight continues, fueled by the belief that every CSU employee deserves fair treatment, a voice in the workplace, and a seat at the table. Together, we will amplify their voices, fight for their rights, and bring meaningful change to the CSU system.