APC and CSU have reached a tentative agreement that would provide eligible Unit 4 employees with two 4% ongoing salary increases, totaling approximately 8.16% by July 2027, plus retroactive pay and a $3,325 one-time payment. The agreement also includes a contract extension through June 2028. Learn what’s included, when payments are anticipated, and what happens next in the ratification process.
Understanding the Catastrophic Leave Donation Program for Unit 4 Employees
The Catastrophic Leave Donation Program provides eligible CSU employees with access to donated leave when a serious illness, injury, family care situation, or qualifying natural disaster keeps them from working. Learn who may qualify, how leave donations work, and how APC can help members understand and use this negotiated benefit.
Bargaining Update: APC and CSU Return to the Table September 28
APC and the CSU Bargaining Team will return to the bargaining table on September 28. APC remains focused on securing a fair and meaningful ongoing salary increase for Unit 4 employees and will provide members with an update following the bargaining session.
The Full Benefits of the CSU Fee Waiver for Unit 4 Employees
The CSU Fee Waiver is one of the most valuable benefits available to eligible Unit 4 employees. Learn who can use it, what it covers, how the benefit can be transferred among eligible family members, and how the Educational Achievement Stipend provides an additional benefit for employees who earn an advanced degree.
APC Response to the Segal Compensation Study
The CSU is presenting the Segal Compensation Study as evidence that represented employees receive competitive compensation. APC’s review raises important questions about base salaries, market comparisons, geographic disparities, and the study’s reliance on total compensation when evaluating how Unit 4 employees compare to the market.
APC Bargaining Update August 2026
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.
Understanding CalPERS Vesting: Why It Matters to Unit 4 Employees
CalPERS vesting is an important part of the long-term benefits available to Unit 4 employees. Learn what it means to become vested, how your defined benefit pension works, what happens if you leave before vesting, and APC’s role in negotiating and protecting these valuable benefits.
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.
Understanding the APC Grievance Process
Understanding the grievance process can help you protect your contractual rights and know what to do if you believe the APC/CSU Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has been violated. This article and infographic provide a clear overview of how grievances move through the process outlined in Article 10.
Stand with APC: Support AB 1818 to Protect Our Contracts
APC proudly supports AB 1818, legislation that would strengthen collective bargaining by ensuring disputes over contract funding are decided by PERB rather than the CSU alone. Learn why this bill matters for Unit 4 employees and the future of negotiated agreements.