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More than 300 Illinois State University workers end monthlong strike after ratifying new contract
May 8, 2026 // As part of the contract, AFSCME also has agreed to drop a lawsuit accusing the university of illegally hiring non-union workers to do their jobs during the strike, and to withdraw other claims of unfair labor practices the union had filed against the university.
Judge denies attempt to kick temporary workers at ISU off the job as AFSCME strike continues
April 30, 2026 // "It's a little bit like a war," he said of the dispute. "Every day makes a difference." By using other workers to maintain campus facilities, Yokich said, the university had fewer incentives to negotiate. Foley ultimately sided with arguments presented by attorney Jeff Powers, appearing on behalf of ISU. She said the Strikebreakers Act does not apply to public universities, noting it was illegal for state employees to strike when the law was enacted
AFSCME union seeks to charge university with criminal offense for bringing in alleged “strikebreakers”
April 23, 2026 // The union says the practice violates the state's Employment of Strikebreakers Act, a Class A misdemeanor, but courts have found the measure unconstitutional
ISU workers go on strike after negotiations hit dead end
April 9, 2026 // Coplan said in addition to dining, they’ve planned for ensuring buildings are clean and grounds remain cared for. They do not anticipate disruption to other areas of operation. Most union contracts on campus have language restricting work stoppages if workers from another union go on strike. “We’re communicating with each of our other bargaining units to make sure that there’s an understanding of what that language actually speaks to,” Coplan said. That includes unionized faculty members, who cannot cancel classes, office hours, meetings or other work requirements in a show of solidarity with another union.
Illinois State University Student Support Professionals File for Unionization with UPI Amid Concerns Over Work Conditions
December 30, 2025 // The unionization effort, if certified by the IELRB, will empower them to formally bargain for their first contract with ISU's administration, striving for equitable remuneration and improved working conditions.
Illinois State University, Faculty Union Reach Tentative Deal, Avert Strike
April 7, 2025 // Illinois State University and its faculty union have reached a tentative contract agreement, avoiding a strike after more than 13 months of negotiations. The deal was announced Friday evening, 10 days after the United Faculty of ISU — representing about 650 tenure and tenure-track professors — filed a strike notice with overwhelming support from its members.
Illinois State University faculty in process of unionizing
October 15, 2023 // Faculty at Illinois State University have filed their “intent to unionize” with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. The union effort started in August and organizers say an overwhelming majority of 650 tenured and tenure-track faculty signed on to become members of the United Faculty of ISU.
UPDATE: ISU union workers authorize bargaining to call a strike
March 30, 2022 // “No grass is getting cut, no food’s getting dished out, no bathrooms are getting cleaned, no classrooms are getting cleaned, no gymnasiums are getting cleaned. It is not happening if we’re not here,” said Chuck Carver, AFSCME Local 1110 President.