University of Illinois Springfield faculty strike continues amid contract dispute
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Tenure and tenure‑track faculty represented by UPI Local 4100 (AFT/AAUP) at the University of Illinois Springfield began a strike on April 3, 2026, over pay and working conditions. The walkout was still underway the following week as both sides prepared additional bargaining sessions.
This alert was originally created on 14 April 2026.
Public Impact
Schools
Effective Dates
Organizers
- University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) Local 4100
- UIS United Faculty
Affected Locations
- Springfield, Illinois
Sources
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