State Center Community College District Faculty Authorize Strike Amid Stalled Contract Negotiations

Faculty at the State Center Community College District, which includes Fresno City College, Madera Community College, Clovis Community College, and Reedley College, have voted by a 97% margin to authorize a strike. This decision follows 20 months of 'unproductive negotiations' over a new contract, with the union stating that district negotiators have not offered compensation proposals keeping pace with inflation. While classes for the fall semester resumed on August 10, the union hopes the strike authorization will lead to a competitive contract.