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Faculty and staff at the University of Illinois Springfield authorized a strike over pay and contract issues, but an agreement was reached, preventing a walkout.
Faculty and staff unions at the University of Illinois Springfield have authorized a strike after months of stalled negotiations, citing a 1% pay raise insufficient to match inflation and efforts to weaken contract protections.
The vote, supported by faculty and staff, followed a rally and a three-day voting period.
While the administration called its offers fair amid financial constraints and expressed disappointment, it acknowledged the strike authorization does not guarantee a work stoppage.
A bargaining session was scheduled for March 23, with the spring semester ending in early May.
The university pledged to minimize disruptions.
An agreement was reached shortly after the vote, avoiding a strike—similar to a 2017 walkout that lasted five days.
La facultad y el personal de la Universidad de Illinois Springfield autorizaron una huelga por cuestiones salariales y contractuales, pero se llegó a un acuerdo, evitando un paro.