University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations
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Champaign County reaches a deal with employees on a new contract, averting a strike
Workers called off a strike for Wednesday after reaching a tentative contract agreement that includes salary increases as well as reductions in healthcare costs and other benefits.
Champaign County workers threaten to strike Wednesday if no deal is reached
A work stoppage on Wednesday could bring county operations to a halt and cause delays for people who have business with Champaign County.
Champaign County workers threaten to strike over stalled contract negotiations
More than 100 workers rallied Monday afternoon outside the Champaign County Courthouse in Urbana.
UPDATE: University of Illinois food and building service workers vote for new contract, officially ending strike
Updated at 4 PM on Oct. 3, 2024 CHAMPAIGN — Custodial and dining workers at the University of Illinois have voted to accept the administration’s contract proposal instead of going back on strike. The new contract will last three years. Hourly wages will go up by one dollar the first year, 90 cents the next
U of I students feel the effects of SEIU strike, other campus unions rally with building and service workers
URBANA – The University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign has closed a dining hall and stopped serving hot food at campus stores while building and food service workers are on strike. Students say lines are longer and the food options are limited at what remains open. Sophomore Sauntrel Johnson has been missing his favorite part of his meal,
University of Illinois dining and custodial workers go on strike
Food and building service workers, represented by Service Employees International Union Local 73, at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign went on strike Monday morning. Wages are a major issue. “They give us just a little bit every year,” said building service worker Liem To. “A lot of departments get a lot more money than
University of Illinois says dining and custodial workers may strike as soon as Sunday
The university said they have scheduled six more bargaining sessions.
University of Illinois building and food service workers vote to strike
Updated 6 p.m. Sept. 13, 2023 URBANA — As a building service worker at the University of Illinois, Melody Decker has cleaned up feces in shower stalls and vomit that just missed trash cans. Despite her own visceral reactions to bodily fluids, she loves her job. She said she has made lasting friendships with students
UAW and Stellantis reach tentative contract deal as union adds strike at Tennessee GM factory
The union says the Stellantis contract also saves jobs at a factory in Belvidere, Illinois, that Stellantis had planned to close.
Tentative deal reached to end the Hollywood writers strike. No deal yet for actors
The Writers Guild of America reached the deal Sunday with an alliance of studios, streaming services and production companies. The guild’s board and members must approve the agreement before the strike officially ends.
Workers are on strike at all 3 Detroit auto makers for the first time in their union’s history
The United Auto Workers union went on strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis simultaneously for the first time in its 88-year history.
Eastern Illinois University faculty approve new contract after strike
After a year of bargaining – and a six day strike – faculty and staff at Eastern Illinois University have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract.
Striking faculty return to class Friday at EIU, will vote next week on a tentative contract
As of 8 AM Friday, class is back in session at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. A week-long strike by the union representing faculty and support staff is on hold, while members consider the administration’s contract proposal. A ratification vote is expected sometime next week, although a date has not been set.
Report: Tuition costs skyrocketed at public colleges amid 20 years of state disinvestment
Effective halving of state funding has contributed to strikes at universities around Illinois.