CSULB what the CFA strike is about

1. California Faculty
Association (CFA)
- Fight For 5
The real issue is: will this university management
prioritize the university’s core mission, focus on
students and faculty.
Or will management continue to bleed dollars for
pet projects, extra management, and perks for
executives?

2. What would going on strike mean
for faculty?
• It means that faculty refrain from teaching and any
other CSU duties for the duration of the strike. We
withhold work completely. No emails, no grading, no
Beachboard, NO WORK.
• CFA is organizing picket lines, rallies, and other actions
to make the strike visible and effective.

3. What should I tell my students?
• Some students will know about the strike but you
should tell them the dates of the strike. That you will
not have class, hold office hours nor answer email
communications during these days.
• You can explain why you are going on strike
• You may also invite students to join you on the picket
line, you must emphasize to students that joining the
picket line is entirely voluntary

4. What will happen to students if
we go on strike?
• Students will not have classes if and when we strike
• Many will be out on the picket line with us
• Tell students this is an opportunity that demonstrates
what collective action for justice looks like. As Faculty,
we are setting an example demonstrating how we are
protecting education and the profession that we all
love, and fought for over many years

5. Wouldn’t a strike hurt my students?
• When faculty members went on strike in 2011,
students supported us
• Students are already hurt by debt, high fees, and fewer
faculty available to help them. No wonder it’s taking so
long to graduate
• As Faculty we work hard to help students while
struggling to support our own families and kids’ well-
being. Many of us cobble together a living by teaching at
various schools, and driving all over to get there, let
alone find parking
• Faculty and Students, both pay the price of this type of
undervalued work

6. If a strike is called, could I
cancel my classes but perform
other job duties?
• NO. You can’t go ‘halfway’ on this, such as cancelling
one class but having another, hold office hours, or
attend a meeting etc…
• No email!!!!

7. Please Sign up
• More Questions - are FAQ (frequently updated) on the
calfac.org website: http://www.calfac.org/item/faq-
cfa-bargaining-possible-strike
• WE NEED YOU TO SIGN THE STRIKE ACTION PLEDGE:
http://www.calfac.org/form/strike-action-pledge-long-
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