The Chicago State University chapter of the University Professionals of Illinois filed their 10-day intent to strike notice with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board. In doing so, the union could begin a work stoppage as early as April 3.
“A strike is always a last resort, but CSU administration has pushed us to that point,” associate chemistry professor and union president Valerie Goss said in a statement. “We have been meeting for nearly one year, yet CSU administration still hasn’t once come to the table with a viable offer. We will continue to demand the support we need to give our students the education they deserve.”
The union said it represents about 160 faculty, lecturers, academic support professionals and technical support staff at CSU.early this month, in which CSU UPI members nearly unanimously voted to authorize a potential walkout. That move allowed the union to call a strike if adequate progress is not made at the bargaining table.
The main unresolved issues are workload and compensation, as faculty and staff have some of the lowest average salaries among peer institutions, according to the union. The union said its demands would help will boost faculty and staff retention, and ensure a manageable workload for employees.“We can still avoid a strike if administration will simply work with us to achieve these goals,” Goss said. “We hope they will.
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