Illinois State University faculty file intent to strike notice
- lindathelibrarian
- Mar 30
- 1 min read
WGLT | By Eric Stock
Published March 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM CDT
Faculty at Illinois State University on Monday said they have filed a notice of Intent to Strike with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board.
The move starts a 10-day clock that would enable the United Faculty of ISU to strike as early as April 4 if there's no agreement on a contract.
The union announced Friday that its members voted “overwhelmingly” to support a strike authorization.
Union members said several items remain unresolved, including faculty workloads, pay, leave policies for new parents and caregivers, and student mental health supports.
"To continue to attract and retain world-class educators at ISU, this administration must bargain a fair agreement that shows they value our faculty and recognize what our students need to reach their potentials,” said Derek Sparby, ISU associate professor of English.