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America's Biggest System of Higher Education Faces a Faculty Strike
Ninety-four percent of the teachers who voted have authorized a walkout at all 23 California State University campuses. Their core demand is a 5% raise; they've been offered 2%. Will the vote mean trouble ahead for educating the state's future workforce?
By Warren Olney • • 23m ListenNinety-four percent of the teachers who voted have authorized a walkout at all 23 California State University campuses. Their core demand is a 5% raise; they've been offered 2%. Will the vote mean trouble ahead for educating the state's future workforce?
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California's 23 State University campuses constitute America's largest system of higher education. Today the Faculty Association announced the results of a strike authorization vote. Ninety-four percent agreed that it could be time for a walkout.
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