Illinois State University service and grounds workers strike enters third week
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About 350 building, dining and grounds employees represented by AFSCME Local 1110 have been on strike since 8 April 2026 over pay and retroactive raises. As of 27–29 April, the university says it is sticking to its “final” offer while using outside vendors to maintain operations as the walkout continues.
This alert was originally created on 29 April 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Updates
Apr 29, 2026
As of 29 April 2026, AFSCME Local 1110’s strike at Illinois State University is ongoing with no agreement reached; the university says it’s sticking to its final offer and operations continue with contingency vendors, while campus impacts include dirty bathrooms, trash buildup, and limited dining options.
Organizers
- AFSCME Local 1110
- AFSCME Council 31
Affected Locations
- Normal, Illinois
Sources
- https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-04-27/illinois-state-university-sticking-to-final-offer-in-afscme-strike-negotiations
- https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/04/10/illinois-state-university-seeks-outside-help-hiring-temporary-essential-workers-amid-strike
- https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/workers-strike-illinois-state-university
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