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Teamsters Local 2010, which represents trades workers across the Cal State University system, will be on strike through Friday. The union also filed an unfair labor practice charge against the CSU, claiming that the system has refused to honor contractually obligated raises and step increases for its members.<\/p>\n
The backstory: According to Teamsters Local 2010, union members won back salary steps in 2024 \u201cafter nearly three decades of stagnation.\u201d That year, the union was on the verge of striking<\/a> alongside the system’s faculty, but it reached a last-minute deal with the CSU.<\/p>\n Why it matters: The union represents 1,100 plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, locksmiths and other building maintenance staff. In December 2025, some 94% of workers voted to authorize their bargaining team to call a strike. In a press statement, the union said that \u201cany disruptions to campus operations will be a direct result of CSU\u2019s refusal to pay.\u201d<\/p>\n Keep up with LAist.<\/p>\n If you’re enjoying this article, you’ll love our daily newsletter, The LA Report. Each weekday, catch up on the 5 most pressing stories to start your morning in 3 minutes or less. <\/p>\n What the CSU says: In a press statement, the CSU maintains that conditions described in its collective bargaining agreement with the union \u2014 which \u201ctied certain salary increases to the receipt of new, unallocated, ongoing state budget funding\u201d\u2014 were not met. The system also said it “values its employees and remains committed to fair, competitive pay and benefits for our skilled trades workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n