University Professionals
of Illinois
Local 4100, IFT, AFL-CIO
Unions are happening!
Ralley:
It's time to take our fight to fix the Tier 2 pension system to Springfield!
October 8, 2024 from We Are One Illinois
Where: Illinois State Capitol
401 S. 2nd St.
Springfield, IL 62701
When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM
On Wednesday, November 13 at noon, join public employees from across the state as we rally in the State Capitol to demand lawmakers fix Tier 2.
We need a big crowd to flood the Capitol to ensure our voices are heard and lawmakers understand the urgency of addressing this problem.
Now, we need to make our voices heard loud and clear in-person in the State Capitol! Please, join us on November 13 and let’s make sure lawmakers understand that this issue is not going away.
"Preparing to Retire"
Brought to you by the UPI Retirees Chapter
In October, the UPI Retirees Chapter is sponsoring two online events about retirement plans. If you would like more information related to the SURS plan you are enrolled in, please join us.
Join us for one of the following insightful sessions focused on preparing for retirement!
There will be 2 separate sessions: One session is for those in RSP and the other session is for those in Defined Benefits. If you want to know the ins-and-outs of retirement along with questions, such as, is the free insurance any good, then this is where you will find those answers.
October 9, 2024, 10:00 AM – Only for those in Defined Benefit (AKA, guaranteed)
October 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – Only for those in RSP (AKA, self-managed)
Both are Zoom meetings please register.
Bargaining update:
Another day at the table, another day without economic counters (I'm starting to feel like a broken record, but that's how it goes). Full recap should be hitting your emails tomorrow, but highlights today include significant movement from ISU Admin on proposals like Grievance and Arbitration, Layoffs, and Reappointment, Evaluation, Tenure, Promotion, and Post-Tenure Review (formerly Faculty Appointment, Salary, Promotion, and Tenure) that are bringing us closer to tentative agreements (TAs). We'll be back at the table again next week. (Full update on FB)
We need you this Friday for an action at the Board of Trustees meeting. Show up in force, #TurnUpTheHeat, and tell the Board and President Tarhule that we are done waiting for them to #ShowUsTheMoney. We are tired of them talking about economics everywhere else but at the bargaining table. Let us know you're coming, #GreenUp, and meet us Friday at 8:30am in front of Old Main to show our #CollectivePower.