Illinois State University facilities and dining workers strike ongoing since 8 April 2026

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Last Updated: 2 May 2026, 16:17

Minor Education (higher education)

AFSCME Local 1110 workers at Illinois State University—primarily in buildings, grounds, and dining—went on strike on 8 April 2026 over wages and back pay. The walkout remains active into May as the parties move to resume mediated negotiations.

This alert was originally created on 2 May 2026.

Public Impact

🏫 Schools

Effective Dates

Saturday, 2 May 2026

Organizer

AFSCME Local 1110 (Council 31)

Affected Locations

Normal, Illinois

Sources

https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-05-01/after-governors-remarks-isu-tells-mediator-its-willing-to-return-to-bargaining-table-with-striking-afscme
https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-04-15/afscme-continues-worker-strike-at-isu-heading-into-day-9
https://afscme1110negotiations.illinoisstate.edu

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