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University of Illinois Chicago graduate employees strike beginning 27 April 2026 continues into May

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Minor Education (higher education)

Graduate employees at the University of Illinois Chicago launched an open‑ended strike on 27 April 2026 over pay, fees, and working conditions. The action by GEO Local 6297 is disrupting classes, grading, and research as negotiations continue without agreement.

This alert was originally created on 2 May 2026.

Public Impact

🏫 Schools

Effective Dates

Organizer

  • Graduate Employees Organization (GEO) Local 6297 (AFT-IFT)

Affected Locations

  • Chicago, Illinois

Sources

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