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.
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.
