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Year-End Message

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 22:33:50 GMT

From CSUEU President Catherine Hutchinson

As one more year wraps up, I find it's easy to get caught up in the holiday frenzy and forget to take a big breath and savor the moment. I hope we can pause together. Let's remember and celebrate the union wins we achieved collectively in 2025:

We beat back an initial state budget proposal that called for a nearly 8% funding cut to no cuts to the CSU.
We pressured the Chancellor's Office to accept a $144 million interest-free loan from the state to help workers.
We negotiated to place more than 4,000 employees in a new or different classification that better matches their job duties.
We worked with legislators to help the Sonoma State community demand a campus plan beyond catastrophic program cuts.
We organized 500 Auxiliary Staff and students at ASI Sac State and CSU Long Beach this year. Next month, 700 more Student Workers will be voting UNION YES at Long Beach, making the campus a wall-to-wall union workplace.

Yes, CSU Management broke their promise and chose not to implement a full salary step schedule for Staff. No, we will not accept that and have a plan to win - whatever it takes, even strike - in 2026.

You, our union members, are the foundation of all our victories. I absolutely believe when we come together, there is nothing we can't do. Our work powers the University; our commitment fuels student success. To get ready for the work ahead, I leave you with our "Stronger Together" video, a collection of Staff and Student Worker voices sharing why they are proud members of CSUEU!

Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays!

Catherine Hutchinson
CSUEU President

FAQ Regional Summit for NorCal

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 11:10:28 GMT

Why is our Union holding regional summits statewide?
We are holding statewide regional summits to hear from our members. Think of these summits as a listening tour. We want to learn what's most important to our members and build a more inclusive community across our campuses.

In times like these, when our working conditions are being taken advantage of by the Chancellor's Office, we need to build worker power.
Our Union has doubled in size becoming the largest labor group at the CSU. How do we maximize our power to win for workers?

What do we hope to accomplish?

Participants’ ideas will be gathered to inform our Union’s strategic priorities and goals
Lay the groundwork to build a collective vision for belonging and member-centered power in our communities
Build member capacity so that all workers feel empowered to lift their voices in solidarity
Increase communication and dialogue across classifications (including student workers) and campuses

Should I sign up?
YES! Whether you’re a longtime CSUEU member or new(ish) to your campus, your ideas and insights are helpful - as long as you’re willing to show up and engage positively with union siblings.

Where will the Summit be held?
The Summits will be held regionally across the state.
For Region 1 - Sept. 26: Humboldt, Chico, Sacramento, Sonoma, and California Maritime Academy - we will be hosting the event in UKIAH - lovely wine country.
The venue is: Ukiah Valley Conference Center – 200 S. School Street, Ukiah 95482

Will hotel and transportation be provided?
We will have buses/vans to pick participants up at campuses, so please let us know if you would like to take advantage of this option. If you drive yourself and leave before 8 a.m., we will reimburse you for breakfast that day.

If you would like to spend the night of Sept. 26 in Ukiah to take advantage of visiting wine country, we will book and pay for your hotel room (bring a friend!). Plus dinner and breakfast the following day will be covered by state per diem rates.

Bus/van departure time/place for each campus: TBD
Return departure time/date: TBD

Can I drive on my own?
Yes — CSUEU will reimburse mileage at the current IRS mileage rate.
What is my commitment if I go?
Participants are asked to commit to being present on Sept. 26, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at LOCATION in Ukiah.

Will food be provided?
Coffee, pastries, lunch and light snacks will be provided. If you drive yourself and leave before 8 a.m., we will reimburse you for breakfast that day.

Where do I apply and what is the deadline?
Register for the Summit here; the deadline is Sept. 19.

2024 California State Employees Financial Preparedness Report

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 13:49:11 GMT

A special thank you to the 1,301 CSUEU members who participated in the research project for the 2024 California State Employees Financial Preparedness Report.

They were among nearly 5,000 employees of the State of California who anonymously shared their personal financial experience, retirement savings status and how prepared they feel they are for a secure retirement. Read the report.

What you’ll find:
-   See how much other California state employees have set aside for retirement beyond their pension
-   Learn the 7 characteristics that are shared by employees who are financially on track or ahead of schedule for retirement
-   Read advice from successfully retired California State employees
-   Get insights and perspective from an independent Certified Financial Planner with 30 years of experience advising individual clients on their journey toward a secure retirement

Sponsored by the nonprofit California State Employees Association (CSEA), which provides member benefits to members of CSUEU and other groups, the 2024 Report was designed to provide peer-to-peer benchmarks, insights and advice as an additional tool for your financial planning purposes.

Our member participation made this education possible. Thank you and we look forward to your feedback.

Sincerely,
Terrance Wilson
Vice President for Finance
California State University Employees Union

Lisa Fong
Director of Member Benefits
California State Employees Association

Union Membership Survey Coming Soon

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:02:08 GMT

Message from CSUEU President Catherine Hutchinson:

Our Union is growing and our membership is changing, reflecting a diversified membership in age, race, and culture. CSUEU Leadership is conducting a survey this month to get feedback that will help guide the organization as we strive to be welcoming and inclusive of all members.

What does belonging and inclusion look like for you? What are your experiences when you engage with fellow union members or leaders?

The purpose of the survey is to create a snapshot of our current culture. CSUEU is working with SEIU BOLD consultants to run the survey; your answers are anonymous and confidential.

We are growing our union power to win for workers. Your voice counts! I encourage you to take the survey.

Student Assistants' Historic Vote UNION YES Starts Jan. 25

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:34:25 GMT

After Jan. 25, the CSU will never be the same.

Starting 8 a.m. Thursday, thousands of Student Assistants start voting to form their union with CSUEU members. With their UNION YES votes, we will double in size and membership might, and become the largest union of undergraduate student workers in the U.S.

It is an all-hands-on-deck moment and CSUEU members have a huge role to play to help Student Assistants Get Out the Vote!

What can you do? Talk to every Student Assistant you know and urge them to vote. A team of CSUEU members – backed by a small army of organizers from sibling SEIU unions – will be on the ground to spread the word across 23 campuses. More information: www.csueu.org/sa .

>> Press Release

Here’s what to know:

Student Assistants eligible to vote are those who were employed from May – October 2023. They will receive an email with a ballot link and voting instructions today. There’s also a cute union video for how to vote.
Voting starts on Jan. 25 and ends Feb. 22. (But we want everyone to vote the earlier the better!)
If you hold a supervisory position, it’s best to share with Student Assistants you work with the benefits of having a union – but don’t make them feel like you are instructing them to vote, or how to vote.

There is no mistake that we are in the midst of a movement where workers are rising to demand respect and pay that matches the value of our labor. The CFA strike this week showed the power of workers coming together to win improvements in pay and working conditions. Student Assistants are next!

Here’s Ashley Hanson, Health Education Assistant from East Bay, explaining why she joined the effort to help student workers win:

As wealth disparities continue to widen, unions give the people who do the work to keep society running a voice and an opportunity to create a fairer economy. Stepping up as a member organizer is my way of putting my words of support for these students’ success into action.

Important Retirement Security Survey

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:30:07 GMT

Important Message from California State University Employees Union and CA State Employees Association:

As a member of the California State University Employees Union (CSUEU), you are entitled to member benefits provided by the California State Employees Association (www.CalCSEA.org).

We have joined with CSEA in their effort to understand our members better with this important state-wide survey of California State Employees regarding your feelings about retirement security.

Please share your opinions!

Take Survey
Or copy the this URL and paste it into your browser: https://agia.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9vimgZ9rIGMG5ue

Your responses are strictly anonymous, and we encourage you to be open. We will use the results to develop programs and services to support CSUEU members in financial planning, and preparation for a secure financial future.

For example, we plan to share the results of this survey with you, providing data and benchmarks to assist members like you with your family’s financial decision-making.
In appreciation for your time, you can enter a drawing to win one of twenty (20) cash prizes of $50 Dollars at the end of the survey.

The drawing closes Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The survey is being conducted by an independent market research firm, LightForce, and should take less than 15 minutes. You can save and continue.

Thank you for taking part in this important benchmarking study to understand the current personal financial trends and needs of our union members.

Don’t forget to enter the drawing to win one of twenty (20) cash prizes of $50. Hurry, survey closes November 15, 2023.

In Unity,
Terrence Wilson, CSUEU Vice President - Finance
Lisa Fong, CSEA Member Benefits Division - CA State Employees Association

Temporary Email Addresses for Labor Relations Representatives (LRRs)

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:30:57 GMT

While the CSUEU email system is down, please use the following alternate email addresses to reach your Labor Relations Representatives (LRRs) and other Staff members. The complete Union email directory is here: https://www.csueu.org/about

Chapter 301 - Cal Poly Humboldt | Stephen Green
Sagreen.csueu@gmail.com | (707) 696-1652

Chapter 302 - Chico | Vivian Mendoza
csueuVivMendoza@gmail.com | (916) 396-1949

Chapter 303 - Sacramento | Vivian Mendoza
csueuVivMendoza@gmail.com | (916) 396-1949

Chapter 304 - Sonoma | Stephen Green
Sagreen.csueu@gmail.com | (707) 696-1652

Chapter 305 - San Francisco | Nick Wirz
Csueunick@gmail.com | (925) 323-6991

Chapter 306 - East Bay |Nick Wirz
Csueunick@gmail.com | (925) 323-6991

Chapter 307 - San Jose State | Nick Wirz
Csueunick@gmail.com | (925) 323-6991

Chapter 308 - Stanislaus | Vivian Mendoza
csueuVivMendoza@gmail.com | (916) 396-1949

Chapter 309 - Fresno | Alexander Roybal
Royballalexander@gmail.com | (209) 237-6876

Chapter 310 - Bakersfield | Alexander Roybal
Royballalexander@gmail.com | (209) 237-6876

Chapter 311 - Los Angeles | Joe Kahraman
joe.csueu@gmail.com | (818) 522-1929

Chapter 312 - Northridge | Marjeli Lopez
Marjeli.c.lopez@gmail.com | (323) 379-3107

Chapter 313 - Chancellor | Matt Phutisatayakul
matt.csueu.@gmail.com | (747) 248-5641

Chapter 314 - Dominguez Hills | Matt Phutisatayakul
matt.csueu.@gmail.com | (747) 248-5641

Chapter 315 - Long Beach | Joe Kahraman
joe.csueu@gmail.com | (818) 522-1929

Chapter 316 - Cal Poly Slo | Alexander Roybal
ARoyballalexander@gmail.com | (209) 237-6876

Chapter 317 - Fullerton | Joe Kahraman
joe.csueu@gmail.com | (818) 522-1929

Chapter 318 - San Diego | Steven Butcher
stevieb1118@gmail.com | (323) 516-4411

Chapter 319 - Cal Poly Pomona | Marjeli Lopez
Marjeli.c.lopez@gmail.com | (323) 379-3107

Chapter 320 - San Bernardino | Steven Butcher
stevieb1118@gmail.com | (323) 516-4411

Chapter 321 - San Marcos | Steven Butcher
stevieb1118@gmail.com | (323) 516-4411

Chapter 322 - Monterey Bay | Matt Phutisatayakul
matt.csueu.@gmail.com | (747) 248-5641

Chapter 323 - Maritime Academy | Nick Wirz
Csueunick@gmail.com | (925) 323-6991

Senior Labor Representative | Brenda Brown
bcbca@ca.rr.com

Representation Director| Ned Burke
ned_burke@mac.com

Research Analyst | Andrew Heller
Csueuresearch@gmail.com

CSUEU Union Dues Vote: May 1- 9

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 17:28:15 GMT

Board of Directors recommends a YES VOTE!

In Memory of Union Steward Daniel Tate

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:51:06 GMT

by Isabel Bañuelos
Long Beach Chapter President & Communications Committee Chair

With profound sadness, CSUEU Long Beach Chapter 315 shares the loss of a dear friend and colleague, Dan Tate, who played ball with us, laughed at our silly jokes, listened with empathy, and unconditionally supported the diversity of viewpoints within our Union.

We remember and celebrate the man who dedicated his life to his family and to his union work, an activist who turned worksite challenges into opportunities to advocate for worker’s rights and inspire union-building.

Dan began his work at CSULB in 2013 with the Student Systems team as a Programmer. He was a committed union member who dedicated his time to serve our Chapter in a multitude of roles: Event volunteer, Steward, Chapter Officer, Contract Action Team lead, Vice President; and Organizing Chair. At the statewide level, Dan worked with the Organizing Committee to grow our membership, knowing that we are stronger when we stand together. He took on every role in a collaborative manner and always sought to do more.

We will miss our coworker, activist, and most importantly, our supportive friend. In this difficult time for his family, we extend our heartfelt condolences and wish them the strength to endure this irreparable loss.

A celebration of life is being held on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 12:00 p.m. at Cal Bowl, 2500 E. Carson St., Lakewood, CA 90712.

"Dan Tate was an enthusiastic activist, loyal friend, and loving father. He thoroughly enjoyed his union work and took tremendous pride in developing creative solutions to complicated issues in service of others. He was a devoted father to his daughter Darcy. He described being her father as "a once in a lifetime heaven on Earth." He was endlessly proud of Darcy and grateful that he got to be her dad. Our hearts are with Darcy as she navigates this heartbreaking loss." - Jenn Moran, Vice President for Organizing

Tentative Agreement Information Sessions scheduled!

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:01:17 GMT

Updated July 4: See signed Tentative Agreement

Please join us as we provide information on the Tentative Agreement and how to vote to ratify the contract. You must register in advance of the meeting using the links below. We ask that you choose one session to attend. Read Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and the June 30 announcement of the Tentative Announcement.

Only members will receive a link to vote on July 13. The ratification period lasts through 4 p.m. on July 29, 2022. You must be a member for your vote to count. If you are not a member and would like to vote, please visit www.csueu.org/join. New members who join during the ratification period will receive a ballot within 48 hours (M-F).

July 5
11am, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N2DMlDF3QfmFqEawNssaBg
Noon, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S7C88dXxThiPD8wVNMMIBw
1pm, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qfn8A48bTAeRHYa-ctX_ig

July 6
11am, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Mhd0jO1rRAuDLGd0oG9bdA
Noon, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_31p-vIZeRHC6xCR74YClXA
1pm, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6gBoDRabRi6zxEaAdyLqrw

July 7 *Chinese and Spanish session only*
8am, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JvrGX4S_SGC-Y0l3A8D7ZQ

July 7
6pm, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AVmxa2-GQYyUuKrYUXAnmQ

July 9 Saturday Sessions!
10am, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qMFYx3VrQJCZtgtPffYM9w
11am, Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iZoXR0WtSE6HczUyB3utBQ

July 11
5pm, Register Here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m0gSscZYQui15iYpgf9EQw