The Arbitration Committee serves a vital role in protecting APC members’ rights. This group reviews cases that reach the final step of the grievance process and determines which move forward to arbitration, a decision that can set precedent and strengthen protections for all Unit 4 employees.
Disbursement of BSM Bonus (Fiscal Year 2024-2025)
APC has received notice of the 2024-2025 Budget Shortfall Mitigation (BSM) Bonus payment of $271.69 for full-time Unit 4 employees, prorated for part-time staff. Eligible employees in active or on-leave status as of May 1, 2025, should receive payment between October 24 and November 1. This bonus is a direct result of past APC members’ collective bargaining efforts.
A Year of Unity, Progress, and Transition
APC President Dagoberto Argueta shares critical updates on the union’s successful fight against $375 million in proposed CSU budget cuts, the status of ongoing bargaining, and his plans to retire in 2026. This message highlights APC’s collective strength and the transition to new leadership.
EEOC Investigation and APC – All Unit 4
Chancellor Mildred García announces two federal investigations impacting the California State University system: an EEOC antisemitism complaint and an OCR inquiry into alleged racial discrimination related to the PhD Project participation.
More Than a T-Shirt: The Power of Wearing APC Green
A simple t-shirt can carry a powerful message. For APC members, wearing green is about solidarity, visibility, and pride. Learn how t-shirt days have become a tradition that unites Unit 4 employees on campus and beyond.
Bargaining Update – Salary Re-Opener 2025-26
APC has officially opened 2025–26 salary reopener negotiations with CSU. While the system faces budget challenges, we remain committed to securing fair recognition and compensation for Unit 4 members.
CSU Labor Coalition Statement to Members
The CSU Labor Coalition, representing more than 80,000 workers, met with Chancellor García to raise serious concerns about job security, fair raises, and shared governance. The Chancellor offered no concrete answers. In response, our Coalition remains united and ready to keep fighting for the dignity, respect, and investment CSU faculty, staff, and students deserve.
Union Impact in the US
Unions have shaped the workplace rights we count on every day, from the 40-hour workweek to overtime pay and safer conditions. Today, support for unions is stronger than it has been in decades, with new organizing victories in education, retail, tech, and beyond. APC’s recent wins show what’s possible when members stand together.
The Role of the External Relations Committee at APC
The External Relations Committee helps ensure APC members have a voice in statewide decisions that affect our work and our students. Learn what the committee does, hear directly from its members, and find out how you can get involved.
APC Joins Coalition Rally at Chancellor’s Office
APC joined the Coalition of CSU Unions for a powerful rally outside the Chancellor’s Office in Long Beach during the CSU Board of Trustees meeting. Union members gathered in solidarity to call on CSU leadership to honor their commitments to the employees who keep the university running.