University of Illinois Springfield faculty to strike on April 3

Last Updated: 12 April 2026, 12:43

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UIS United Faculty (UPI Local 4100) announced a faculty work stoppage starting Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m., after contract talks stalled. The university acknowledged that some union members may engage in a work stoppage beginning April 3 and issued guidance to students and staff.

This alert was originally created on 3 April 2026.

Public Impact

🏫 Schools

Effective Dates

Friday, 3 Apr 2026

Organizer

UIS United Faculty (UPI Local 4100)

Affected Locations

Springfield, Illinois

Sources

https://www.nprillinois.org/education-desk/2026-04-02/uis-unions-plan-to-strike-friday
https://www.uis.edu/news/strategic-communication/faculty-orbit-campus-announcement-staff-student/labor-negotiations-update-4226

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