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Called To Strike, Union Of Cal State Trade Workers Urge Trustees To Raise Pay
The union that represents Cal State University's skilled trade professionals is holding a one-day strike, meaning a potential slowdown in campus repairs.
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Teamsters Local 2010 are set to walk off the job on Nov. 14 for a one-day strike.
What does this union's membership do? Local 2010 is made up of about 1,100 skilled trade workers, including carpenters, plumbers, mechanics, and elevator repairpersons.
The message to CSU trustees: The union says members make about 12% below market rate for those types of jobs. They’re seeking automatic “step” increases.
Why it matters: A report last year from the global consulting firm Mercer recommended CSU adopt step increases to make salaries more competitive with other jobs. The union says low pay is leading to high turnover.
CSU’s response: The CSU chancellor’s office says it’s offered a 15% increase pool over three years and says campuses “will remain open and have contingency plans in place” on Nov. 14 to cause minimal disruption.
Adolfo Guzman-Lopez is a lecturer at CSU Long Beach.
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