Chapter 313 News: STEPS Risk, Classification Appeals, and CalPERS Meet & Greet

Union Announcements

STEPs Status

This year, our union stood shoulder-to-shoulder with CSU leadership to advocate for full CSU funding—and we got it!  (Thank you to all that contacted your state legislators and the governor!)  A portion of that funding is meant to place represented employees on salary STEPs, finally providing fair, predictable pay aligned with market wage standards.

• Now, CSU leadership is saying there’s not enough money to implement the very STEPs we fought for. No recognition for our effort. No follow-through on the shared goal.

We did our part. Now they need to do theirs.  So, this climate, it’s not a time to sit back.  It is time for us to show up, speak out, and stand together!

What can YOU do now?

• If you’re not yet a union member — join. Every new member strengthens our voice.
• Stay engaged.
  • Members: Participate by signing the petition to demand the chancellor to implement full steps now.
  • Keep your eye on the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) charges filed against the CSU for attempting to re-open our contract.
• Talk with your coworkers. The more we mobilize, the more they listen.

It’s up to all of us to make sure CSU funding is used the way it was promised, because we’re not asking for favors—we’re demanding fairness.

Stay visible. Stay vocal. And most importantly—let’s stay united.

Reminder: Classification Appeals

If you were planning to appeal your classification designation (HR provided the email designation at the end of March), the due date to submit is Thursday, July 31^st.  See the attached documents for assistance.

CalPERS Candidate Meet & Greet – July 30

What is CalPERS? CalPERS manages retirement and benefits for over 2 million Californians, including CSU employees.

• Decisions made by the CalPERS Board directly impact your future benefits!
• Troy Johnson, a classified school employee, union leader, and CSUEU-endorsed candidate, is running for the CalPERS Board.
  • Meet the candidate and ask questions at our upcoming webinar.
    • WHAT: CalPERS Candidate Meet & Greet
    • WHEN: Wednesday, July 30^th, 12:00pm
    • HOW: Register for the webinar.  You will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
    • To submit a question, email the CSUEU Political Director, Steven Butcher by July 25^th.

 

 

 

💡 Resources:

• 🔗 CO CSUEU Website
• 📜 Our Contract (2022 to 2026)
• 📩 Questions?

       -      Work/Labor Related Inquiries: Jason Stanton – all conversations are confidential!

       -     Newsletter Inquiries: Julie Maiorana

• ✊ Help us help YOU!

-  Not a member?   Join CSUEU today!

-    Already a member? Consider contributing a small monthly amount to our CSUEU Political Action Committee (PAC)!  The PAC helps fund our lobbyist and strengthens our voice at the State Capitol.

 

  

 

In solidarity and appreciation, 

 

Julie Maiorana
CSUEU Chapter 313, Records Officer