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Cloudy with a demand for equitable compensation

Cloudy with a demand for equitable compensation

Shane Aweeka, Reporter // January 24, 2024

On Monday, the California Faculty Association’s strike for equitable wages, manageable working conditions and worker protections began early in the morning and continued into the evening.   Signs...

Students tabling at the gauntlet. Photo by Molly Myers on Sept. 13.

Chico State clubs challenged by CFA strike

Amy Blair, Reporter // January 24, 2024

The California Faculty Association strike is over, but clubs are debating if the strike has made student outreach difficult this semester.  Many clubs rely on a tabling push during the first week of...

Chico State faculty members gather at the picket lines during Monday’s strike. Taken by Shane Aweeka on Jan. 22.

CFA strike canceled, tentative agreement reached with CSU

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // January 22, 2024

The California Faculty Association reached a tentative agreement with California State University management Monday night, the strike has been canceled. In a social media post, the CFA said the...

California Faculty Association members gather during the one-day strikes at participating universities. Courtesy: CFA

From proposals to picket lines: faculty prepare for week-long strike

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // January 20, 2024

The California Faculty Association will continue their plans to strike the first week of the semester after bargaining sessions with California State University management did not result in an agreement. On...

Faculty members strike in December. Courtesy: the California Faculty Association

CFA, Teamsters to strike first week of spring semester

Ariana Powell, Editor-in-Chief // December 24, 2023

California State University faculty members and skilled trade members across all 23 campuses will conduct a dual strike from Jan. 22-26, according to the California Faculty Association. The CFA Board...

Students and faculty members strike at CSU campus. Courtesy: Chico State Students for Quality Education

CFA strike to take place Thursday at Sacramento State

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // December 6, 2023

Chico State Students for Quality Education is providing transportation to Sacramento State's faculty strike for community members. The statutory process between the California Faculty Association and...

Faculty members protest. Courtesy: California Faculty Association

CFA, CSU management fact-finding report released, no settlement reached

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // December 3, 2023

The fact-finding session between the California Faculty Association and California State University management has ended with no settlement, according to the CFA. As the fact-finding was the last stage...

California Faculty Association and Teamsters members rally at the California State University’s November Board of Trustees meeting. Courtesy: the CFA

4 California State Universities to strike in December if deal is not made

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // November 9, 2023

The California Faculty Association announced they might go on strike in December if they are unable to reach a contract agreement with California State University management.  The CFA Board of Directors...

Teamsters protest at a past 2023 rally. Courtesy: the Teamsters

Teamsters to picket on Chico State campus during Nov. 14 strike

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // November 8, 2023

There may be picketing on campus as the Teamsters strike on Nov. 14, Chico State President Steve Perez said in a campus community announcement. Perez made it clear that at this point classes will continue...

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CFA members vote to strike if deal is not made

Ariana Powell, A&E Editor // October 30, 2023

California Faculty Association members have voted, with a 95% majority, to strike or take other job actions in the event a deal is not made with California State University management. Other job actions...

Drew Barrymore in "Scream" against the logo of the Writer's Guild Association

Barrymore Backlash

Nadia Hill, Reporter // October 5, 2023

Drew Barrymore got bullied so badly by the internet, that it probably had a hand in ending the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. The WGA strike, which started this May and sparked concerns of mistreatment...

Photo credit: Dongyoung Won

Let the Panama Papers be a reminder to pay attention

William Rein and Dongyoung Won // April 17, 2016
The largest whistleblow in journalism history just happened. The activities of the elite are there for anyone to see. What can we do now?
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