Jul 21, 2026BoardMeeting
BoardCalifornia State University Board of Trustees Plenary Meeting
The meeting featured a public comment session where various stakeholders, including union representatives from the Teamsters and the California Faculty Association, voiced strong concerns regarding labor bargaining negotiations, salary increases, budget allocations, and campus safety. Speakers criticized the administration's financial priorities, specifically citing the issuance of bonds and management pay as misaligned with the needs of faculty and staff. Key topics included requests for fair retroactive compensation, the implementation of SB98 regarding ICE presence on campuses, and calls for increased funding for classroom instruction rather than administrative or capital expenditures.