December 20: Last week, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed right-to-work legislation prohibiting unions from requiring workers to pay dues or representation fees, even if they are covered by union contracts. The Michigan House and Senate had rammed through this “right to work for less” legislation over the course of just one day, without any hearings or public input from the community.   

Fullerton lockdown yesterday, fiscal cliff's implications for California, more legislators turn down per diems, and more...   

Prop. 30's passage leads to record CSU applications, unions unfairly get the blame for Hostess bankruptcy, deadlines approach for leave balances and airtime purchases, and more!   

Election results and political victories, CSU Board of Trustees postpones discussion of new student fees, new CSU chancellor requests a 10 percent pay reduction, and more!   

November 7: As of this morning, Prop. 30 has passed by a margin of 53.9 vs. 46 percent, and Prop. 32 has been rejected by a resounding margin of 56 vs. 43.8 percent. "The Prop. 30 vote avoids devastating trigger cuts and helps stabilize CSU funding, while the Prop. 32 vote keeps our political voice alive," said CSUEU President Pat Gantt. "Impacts to public service workers and to CSU employees in particular would have been potentially severe if these votes had gone in different directions. Everyone who worked so hard on the Yes on 30 and No on 32 campaigns is to be congratulated on a job well done. We can do remarkable things indeed when we join coalitions with common interests and work together on common goals."   

Gov. Brown visits Chico State to discuss Prop. 30, FPPC sues to expose $11 million campaign donors, and more!   

In a new two-minute video, California Budget Project Policy Analyst Hope Richardson discusses how Proposition 30 would stabilize the state budget and boost state funding for K-12 schools and community colleges, unlike any other measures on the November 6 ballot.   

Bill Clinton backs Prop. 30 and opposes Prop. 32, CalPERS OKs huge hike for long-term care insurance, Almanac of Higher Education 2012 paints a stark California picture, and more...   

This October 19 Sacramento Bee editorial pulls no punches, stating, "Supporters of Proposition 32 claim that their campaign finance initiative cuts the money tie between special interests and politicians. It's a lie. And an $11 million donation from a shadowy Arizona nonprofit illustrates why." Comments CSUEU President Pat Gantt, "The best way to blunt secretive campaign spending is to vote against Proposition 32. Perhaps we should extend a special thanks to the moneybags behind Americans for Responsible Leadership, whoever they are: by dumping $11 million into California politics, they have offered the strongest argument yet for defeating Proposition 32 and holding out for a truly balanced way to blunt the influence of special interests."   

UC Riverside's Timothy White to be the next CSU chancellor, new online pledge card for the November election, Chapter 319's webmaster describes rebuilding their site, Committee on the Future overview, and more!