only eight days until the faculty at the largest university in the U.S....

[mike_c]

...begins a historic first time, system wide strike. Faculty, librarians, counselors, and coaches at the California State University, represented by the California Faculty Association, are preparing for a walkout on all 23 campuses beginning April 13. Shit is about to get real.

[redstatebluegirl]

1. Can't say that I blame them...no raises for us in 5 years.

[mike_c]

2. which campus?

I'm at Humboldt. It's getting crazy busy.

[redstatebluegirl]

3. Different state, same crap. My husband is faculty.

I was administrative staff until I retired a couple of years ago.

[mike_c]

5. ah-- thanks for your support!

[Doctor_J]

6. We've taken a de facto cut for four straight years.

1% raise coupled with 10% boost in our healthcare costs. Not the respected profession it used to be.

[rhett o rick]

4. The Clinton Class doesn't like educated peons. They don't like to fight for the Aristocracy. nm