Why Join APC?
As a Unit 4 employee, you are covered by the APC Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This contract exists because of the collective strength of APC members, who secure it and protect it year after year.
The CSU Administration pays close attention to APC membership levels. Those numbers signal how much collective strength Unit 4 employees bring to bargaining, enforcement, and future improvements.
The CSU Responds to Strength
The CSU makes decisions based on budgets, priorities, and institutional interests. In a system this large, progress does not come from isolated concerns. It comes from organized, sustained collective power.
Strong membership helps APC:
- Bargain more effectively on behalf of Unit 4 employees
- Enforce the contract consistently and address issues early
- Respond with greater speed and authority when challenges arise
Membership Strength Makes it Possible to:
- Defend negotiated salary improvements and member-driven bonus programs
- Protect benefits and workplace rights through enforceable contract language
- Push back on unfair workload practices and inconsistent policy application
- Improve processes tied to classification, evaluation, and professional growth
These outcomes are not automatic. They require sustained strength, participation, and resources.
How APC Supports on Your Campus:
- Campus stewards provide chapter updates, contract information, and guidance
- APC’s Labor Relations professionals support stewards and members with expertise, process, and timelines
- The Executive Board represents you at the Board of Trustees and State Legislature
Strong membership empowers APC to advocate more effectively on your campus.
Be Part of the Community
APC membership is the only way Unit 4 employees have real power. Through collective strength we enforce our contract, protect what we have earned, and stand united to shape the future of our work.
