University of Illinois Chicago graduate workers strike from 27 April 2026 over wages and health care

Today

Last Updated: 29 April 2026, 16:18

Low Education (higher education)

Approximately 2,000 graduate and teaching assistants represented by the Graduate Employees Organization (AFT‑IFT Local 6297) walked out on 27 April 2026 after a year of negotiations. The strike continues this week as the union presses for higher pay and affordable health coverage.

This alert was originally created on 29 April 2026.

Public Impact

🏫 Schools

Effective Dates

Wednesday, 29 Apr 2026

Organizer

Graduate Employees Organization Local 6297 (AFT-IFT)

Affected Locations

Chicago, Illinois

Sources

https://today.uic.edu/update-geo-strike-begins-today-april-27
https://chicago.suntimes.com/education/2026/04/28/striking-uic-grad-workers-rally-for-higher-pay-as-some-say-they-struggle-to-afford-groceries-and-rent
https://www.uicgeo.org/2026-strike

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