Faculty members at USC are seeking union recognition. They have recently rallied in support of their cause, gaining backing from high-placed city officials. Mayor Karen Bass and Nithya Raman have expressed support for the non-tenure faculty's efforts to unionize.

The university is currently appealing a vote related to the unionization effort. Details of the appeal and the vote are not specified, but the faculty's push for union recognition continues.

Further information on the situation and the university's appeal can be found through additional sources. The rally and show of support from city officials mark a significant development in the faculty's unionization efforts.