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Adam Irish, a political science professor (center right), and Laura Sparks, an English professor (right), picket with members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union. "We've got administrators over here on campus making half a million dollars a year," Irish said. "... and these guys are out here in the cold, in the rain, holding signs asking for a fair wage." Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Feb. 19, 2026.

Adam Irish, a political science professor (center right), and Laura Sparks, an English professor (right), picket with members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union. "We've got administrators over...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket outside the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC). The teamsters are on the third day of a planned 4-day strike, taken in response to what they say is the CSU system exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny planned raises. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Feb. 19, 2026.

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket outside the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC). The teamsters are on the third day of a planned 4-day strike, taken in response to what they say...

After the weather died down, the workers on strike moved to their usual spot by the Student Services Center. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Feb. 19, 2026.

After the weather died down, the workers on strike moved to their usual spot by the Student Services Center. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Feb. 19, 2026.

The snow was unexpected for the Teamsters, but in the early morning they stationed themselves under the parking garage outside of the WREC for cover. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Feb. 19, 2026.

The snow was unexpected for the Teamsters, but in the early morning they stationed themselves under the parking garage outside of the WREC for cover. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Feb. 19, 2026.

A member of the California State University Employee Union speaks with striking workers. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

A member of the California State University Employee Union speaks with striking workers. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union occupy the space normally taken by the Speedy Burrito stand on Wednesday, in Chico. "I'm with them," says Julio, one of the operators of the stand (left), "but they're no business to me." Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Feb. 18, 2026.

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union occupy the space normally taken by the Speedy Burrito stand on Wednesday, in Chico. "I'm with them," says Julio, one of the operators of the stand (left),...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket along Legion Ave, behind Estom Jamani Hall on Wednesday, in Chico. The teamsters are on the second day of a planned 4-day strike, taken in response to what they say is the CSU system exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny planned raises. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket along Legion Ave, behind Estom Jamani Hall on Wednesday, in Chico. The teamsters are on the second day of a planned 4-day strike, taken in response...

Setting down their picket signs to pickup hotdogs, the Teamsters are picketing behind the dining hall and outside the Student Services Center. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

Setting down their picket signs to pickup hotdogs, the Teamsters are picketing behind the dining hall and outside the Student Services Center. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

Embracing the warmth before the storm, striking workers grilled hotdogs while chatting to people passing by. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

Embracing the warmth before the storm, striking workers grilled hotdogs while chatting to people passing by. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

The Teamsters will be striking until Friday, hoping to bring the CSU to the negotiating table and receive their step raises. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

The Teamsters will be striking until Friday, hoping to bring the CSU to the negotiating table and receive their step raises. Photo taken by Dash Ferrero on Sept. 18, 2026.

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket at 1st and Ivy st. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket at 1st and Ivy st. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket along Leigon Ave., behind Estom Jamani hall on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket along Leigon Ave., behind Estom Jamani hall on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket along Leigon Ave., behind Estom Jamani hall on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket along Leigon Ave., behind Estom Jamani hall on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket along Leigon Ave., behind Estom Jamani hall on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket along Leigon Ave., behind Estom Jamani hall on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole...

Tim Sistrunk (in red), a member of the California Faculty Association, strikes with the Teamsters Local 2010 union at 1st and Ivy St. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Tim Sistrunk (in red), a member of the California Faculty Association, strikes with the Teamsters Local 2010 union at 1st and Ivy St. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU...

Tim, a facilities worker and member of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union (right) speaks to a passerby while picketing at 1st and Ivy St. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Tim, a facilities worker and member of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union (right) speaks to a passerby while picketing at 1st and Ivy St. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket at 1st and Ivy st. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket at 1st and Ivy st. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket at 1st and Ivy st. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket at 1st and Ivy st. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket at 1st and Ivy st. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket at 1st and Ivy st. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny...

A member of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union hands a flyer to a car entering the Cherry St. parking garage while picketing on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

A member of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union hands a flyer to a car entering the Cherry St. parking garage while picketing on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system...

Steve Phillips (right), a member of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union, hands out flyers to passing students in front of the Cherry St. parking structure while picketing on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Steve Phillips (right), a member of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union, hands out flyers to passing students in front of the Cherry St. parking structure while picketing on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026...

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket in front of the Cherry St. parking garage on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Members of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union picket in front of the Cherry St. parking garage on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole...

Steve Phillips, a member of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union, hands out flyers to cars entering the Cherry St. parking structure while picketing on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters say the CSU system is exploiting a loophole in their contract to deny previously-promised raises. (Dash Ferrero/The Orion)

Steve Phillips, a member of the striking Teamsters Local 2010 union, hands out flyers to cars entering the Cherry St. parking structure while picketing on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Chico, Calif. The teamsters...