Faculty of America’s largest public university system begin weeklong strike

California State University workers across 23 campuses start five-day work stoppage for higher pay and better working conditions

Faculty at California State University, America's largest public university system, began a historic weeklong strike on Monday as more than 30,000 workers walked off their jobs.

Professors, librarians, plumbers, electricians and other workers demanding higher pay and improved working conditions are striking. The five-day faculty work stoppage is the first to take place systemwide across Cal State's 23 campuses.

The Associated Press contributed reporting