APC continues negotiations with the CSU over the contract salary re-opener, with the Bargaining Team submitting a counterproposal focused on an ongoing General Salary Increase. APC is also reviewing the CSU’s newly released compensation market study and has concerns about how its findings are being characterized.
APC Bargaining Update: July 2026 Salary Negotiations
APC’s July 2026 bargaining update provides the latest on contract negotiations with CSU, legislative advocacy efforts, and the union’s continued commitment to securing fair compensation and better working conditions for Unit 4 employees.
APC Parental Leave Technical Letter
Expanded parental leave benefits and more inclusive Family Medical Leave (FML) language will take effect for Unit 4 employees beginning July 1, 2026. Learn more about this negotiated improvement and where to find additional leave information.
APC Bonus Tech Letter
APC’s Long Term Service Bonus, Educational Achievement Stipend, and Budget Shortfall Mitigation Bonus will continue during fiscal year 2025-2026 while bargaining with the CSU remains ongoing. Learn who qualifies and when payments are expected.
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.
Beginning of the 2025-2026 Bargaining Process
APC has officially notified CSU of our intent to begin reopener bargaining for 2025–2026. Despite the University’s lack of transparency, our focus is clear: advocate for fair salaries and acknowledge the progress unions have driven in the CSU’s fiscal recovery. Our elected Bargaining Team is ready and waiting for meeting dates, and we’ll keep members informed every step of the way.
APC Bargaining Team Reaches Tentative Agreement on New 3-Year Contract
We are pleased to announce that we have reached a tentative three-year agreement with the CSU. While the full details will be shared with you in the coming weeks, here are some key provisions of the new agreement.
APC Bargaining Update August 21, 2024
At this last round of negotiations, the CSU took an important step in the right direction by submitting a three-year economic proposal. After this last meeting, it is clear we are negotiating an agreement through FY 2026-2027.
APC Bargaining Update August 12, 2024
The APC and the CSU Bargaining Teams met Friday, August 9, 2024. Unfortunately, we can report little to no progress on proposals of interest on either side of the table. The CSU Bargaining Team again was not prepared to offer a salary proposal even though it was promised to be forth coming at our last bargaining session.
APC Bargaining Update July 2024
The APC Bargaining Team met with the CSU on July 9, where the University deferred presenting an economic proposal due to incomplete budget information. Despite this setback, discussions on mutual interests such as redefining lead worker roles, personnel file content, and parental leave continued, with both parties agreeing to resume negotiations in August.