CSU faculty

Stanislaus State issued layoff notices to 18 employees in March. Budget deficits loom at Fresno State and CSU Bakersfield as well.

“This is huge in terms of providing something for lecturers that have often felt like they've been left out of contract negotiations."

Dozens of faculty members turned out to rally on Fresno State’s campus Tuesday for a new contract.

The union that represents faculty at California State University system voted to authorize a strike. Professors at Fresno State are prepared to participate.