Schools unite for Day of Action
City College and SF State students gathered March 2 in solidarity to protest looming budget cuts to higher learning institutions that will reduce classes and other benefits for students throughout California.
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CA commission takes aim at state pensions
A report recommending California to overhaul its public pension system released by an independent state oversight agency on Feb. 24 could propel the state into a series of labor and union struggles similar to those happening in Wisconsin.
Support union workers in Wisconsin
Wisconsin public-sector workers and their supporters have been demonstrating at the state capital to defend the existing union standards of collective bargaining for more than two weeks.
Moving on to the Final Four
The Rams will get a chance at redemption when they play Saddleback College Gauchos in the first state semi-final game March 11 at Ventura College. This will be a rematch of last year’s state title game that sent the Rams home without the championship win.
More financial aid brings longer lines
An increase of $20 million in student financial aid at City College for the 2011-2012 school year has led to more applicants and longer lines at the Financial Aid Office.
City College imposes work study hiring freeze
The Financial Aid Office at City College has placed a temporary freeze on hiring new work-study employees until the new fiscal year begins this summer.
Unattended belongings make easy theft targets
At City College unattended valuables like laptops and cameras are a favorite for thieves looking for a quick score.