Our bill to stop the CSU from backing out of Union contracts is now law!
AB 1818, sponsored by Local 2010 and introduced by labor champion Asm. Liz Ortega, was signed this week by Governor Newsom. No longer will the CSU be able to unilaterally refuse to honor collective bargaining agreements on the basis of their state budget allocation, as they did when they failed to pay CSU Teamsters’ 2025 contractual raises.
Now, the determination of whether or not CSU has been fully funded will be made by a neutral party (PERB, the Public Employment Relations Board), and CSU must follow that decision when implementing the terms of Union contracts!
This is a huge win for the 1,100 hard-working CSU Teamsters and every Union employee at the CSU. The CSU must abide by their contracts like any other employer, regardless of potential uncertainties!
Our victory was only possible because of the Local 2010 members who turned out to advocate for a fair CSU this year. At rallies, at press conferences, in petitions, and especially at our Teamsters Lobby Day, Local 2010 members made our voices heard and changed California law for the better! When Teamsters fight, we win!
“The passage of AB 1818 continues Teamsters Local 2010’s unmatched record of groundbreaking legislation for workers’ rights. We are bringing Teamsters political power to our ongoing fight for fair treatment for CSU workers — and we will keep fighting on all fronts until we win!”
Jason Rabinowitz
Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local 2010
The success of AB 1818 shows the importance of electing worker-friendly candidates to office. We need allies at every level of government to ensure we keep passing laws to protect and expand our rights as workers. As the November election approaches, check out the endorsements made by Teamsters Joint Council 7 and Joint Council 42 and cast your vote for the candidates who will stand with us!
