University of Illinois Springfield faculty strike over pay and conditions
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Tenure/tenure-track faculty at the University of Illinois Springfield, represented by UPI Local 4100 (UIS United Faculty), began an open-ended strike on April 3, 2026 after nearly a year of bargaining; the walkout is ongoing and disrupting campus operations.
This alert was originally created on 6 April 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Organizer
- UIS United Faculty (UPI Local 4100)
Affected Locations
- Springfield, Illinois
Sources
- https://www.wglt.org/illinois/2026-04-03/university-of-illinois-springfield-faculty-go-on-strike
- https://www.wandtv.com/news/education/uis-faculty-set-to-strike-friday-amid-union-contract-dispute/article_4fbb78e5-8537-4fbd-99a4-4b4a430d4b0b.html
- https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/university-illinois-springfield-faculty-strike-201431827.html
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