Illinois State University faculty plan to strike over workload, pay, leave, and mental health issues.

Faculty at Illinois State University plan to strike as early as April 4 after filing a notice due to unresolved issues including workload, compensation, parental leave, and student mental health support. Despite progress, including proposed increases in salaries and parental leave, the faculty union remains unsatisfied. The university is preparing contingency plans to minimize disruption if a strike occurs.