With the passage of the 2025 California Budget Act, APC members are closely watching what it means for CSU funding and future contract negotiations. While the Governor may still revise certain items before the June 30 deadline, the Legislature’s current proposal includes encouraging news.
How Do California State Politics Affect APC?
California’s state budget process impacts CSU campuses in major ways—from funding levels to job security. Learn how APC is advocating for Unit 4 employees and why state politics matter to your role.
California May Revise Budget
Governor Newsom’s May Revise proposes smaller cuts to the CSU and defers key funding. While it’s a step in the right direction, APC remains committed to fighting for full investment in our universities and our members.
How to Acclimate to the CA University System
Joining the CSU as a Unit 4 employee offers a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most diverse higher education institutions in the United States. This article provides guidance for acclimating to the CSU culture, understanding your role, and making the most of the opportunities.
Join a Picket Line Near You
Update: Teamsters reached a Tentative Agreement, January 20, 2024 before they went on strike. The CFA reached a Tentative Agreement after the first day of the strike.
Supporting Other Unions
Update: The Teamsters reached a Tentative Agreement, January 20, 2024 before they went on strike. The CFA reached a Tentative Agreement after the first day of the strike.
CSU Unions Join Together
CSU Unions Join Together. APC supports our students in many ways, including showing up to welcome them to campus! Talk to your Steward about joining our next event.
Interim Vaccine/Booster Update
The Bargaining Team of the Academic Professionals of California (APC) wants to provide all Unit 4 employees with the negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) allowing for the implementation and clarification of the updated COVID-19 vaccine/booster policy and the Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) policy which was implemented through SB 114.
APC CSU Sunshine Proposals
The California State University’s Initial Collective Bargaining Proposals Between The Board of Trustees Of The California State University And Academic Professionals of California for March, 2022.
What Happens When a Unit 4 Employee Gets Temporarily Promoted Out of Unit 4?
When a unit 4 Employee gets promoted out, it is more common for it to be on a temporary basis. It’s usually because a Unit 4 Member gets promoted to an MPP position which is a management position. Find out more.