As part of our union contract negotiations in 2023, CSUEU reached agreement with the CSU to commit to review job classifications. The year-long review involved analyzing the job descriptions of more than 8,000 employees and placing them in proper classifications, titles, or levels with the ultimate goal of bringing stagnant CSU pay up to market level. The CSUEU Bargaining Team and the CSU have negotiated to place 4,247 employees in a new or different classification.
As related in the letter sent by Human Resources May 9, you may have been notified that you will be moved into a new classification effective October 1, 2025. Your movement into a new classification does not change your job responsibilities nor the position description you currently have on file.
To view the proposed pay ranges that reflect full-time, 12-month salaries, click here (PDF).
Your placement within the salary step structure has not yet been determined. Our contract stipulates that the CSU would implement Salary Steps by October 2025. If the CSU keeps its commitment, all employees will be placed within the steps structure based on their updated job classifications and their time in their currrent job classification. If you need to confirm your official classification start date, please email Human Resources. Your classification entry date may be different than your Chico State hire date.
Placement on the target step of the new salary structure is contingent upon the State of California's final Budget Act of 2025 containing a new, unallocated, ongoing appropriation to the CSU not less than the 2023 compact allocation of $227 million. While the multi-year compact for 2025 calls for a 5% increase over the 2024 allocation, the 2023 allocation will be used for this contingency. The final Budget Act of 2025 has an expected enactment date between June 27, 2025 and October 15, 2025.
If the final state budget in June includes cuts that cause the CSU to be unable to fulfill its contract terms, then employees will be placed on the closest (higher) step to their current salary, and our Bargaining Team and the CSU will be back at the table for a contract negotiation, or re-opener, on Article 20 (Salary) (PDF) and Article 21 (Benefits) (PDF).
Classification Appeals Process and Assistance
If you have questions, and would like Union assistance, please fill out a CSUEU Chapter 302 Contact Form, and we will respond within three business days (most likely sooner).
If you have questions for Human Resources and Classification and Compensation (CLCO), please submit a CLCO Inquiry form.
If you believe you are incorrectly being placed into a new classification and wish to appeal, please click here (PDF) for an overview of what that process will look like. Please click here (PDF) to view a sample letter to appeal your new classification. Please remember, however, that this process is yours as an individual employee; union staff cannot substitute for your knowledge of your job. Employees should file an appeal by June 15.
CSUEU will soon be conducting Town Halls. If you would like to sign up for CSUEU eNewsletters, please click here. If you have general questions regarding the classification study, please email classstudy@csueu.org.
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Our CSUEU/APC May Day Event was a huge success and an incredible amount of fun! We connected with current members, added new members, all while enjoying an amazing taco bar from AS Catering! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and to all of the amazing stewards who brought their passion and dedication to our amazing Chico State staff!
But what you really want to know is "Who won the drawings?"
A special shout-out to the CSUEU Chapter 302 stewards who made this such a memorable event: Jessie Mendoza, Peter Owens, Nicole Geiger, Rebecca Nelson, Ildi Grey, Sophie Bellis, Steve Friedrich, and Thomas DuSell. Our stewards are truly the heart and soul of staff advocacy! And a special thank you to APC steward Michael Pratt (who used to belong to CSUEU)!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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.
