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Cloudy and damp with rain early...then becoming mostly clear overnight. Low 56F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%..
Cloudy and damp with rain early...then becoming mostly clear overnight. Low 56F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.
Updated: October 10, 2025 @ 8:34 pm
Mustafa Popal, a professor of history at Skyline College, speaks at a faculty union rally in front of the San Mateo County Community College District office.
The San Mateo County Community College District reached a new contract agreement with one of its three employee unions on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the district’s faculty union is preparing to strike if it does not reach a deal.
After three months without a contract, the district approved a deal with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 839 union, or AFSCME Local 839.
Under the three-year agreement, members will receive a 4% salary increase in the first year, then 3% increases in each of the following two years. Additionally, members will get a one-time $3,000 check in November as a bonus.
“We are especially pleased that employees covered by this contract will receive a well-deserved raise and a one-time payment in time for the holiday season,” Chancellor Melissa Moreno said.
However, other unions in the district are still in negotiations to reach a contract agreement.
The American Federation of Teachers Union Local AFT1493 includes faculty across all three community college campuses in the district — Skyline College, College of San Mateo and Cañada College. Hundreds of faculty rallied on Wednesday in front of the district offices to demand livable wages that keep up with inflation.
In a statement, the district said it is still committed to reaching an agreement with AFT1493.
“The district looks forward to continuing productive discussions with its other labor partners to achieve agreements that reflect a balance of fairness, sustainability, and a shared commitment to student success.”
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