California State University faculty announced a historic week-long strike, after months of negotiations. So students braced for a week of missed classes.

Then, something surprising happened. After one day, a deal was reached. 

The strike did what months of back-and-forth discussions couldn’t — improve faculty wages and working conditions.

How significant was this strike? What did faculty win?

Guest:

• Aimee Escalante, Lecturer, Cal State Monterey Bay

Other voices:

• Leora Freedman, Chancellor for human resources, California State University
• Kate Ozment, Professor, Cal Poly Pomona

Education Beat is a weekly podcast. This episode is hosted by EdSource’s Ashley A. Smith and produced by Jennifer Molina.