Governors State University and the University Professionals of Illinois (UPI) representing GSU faculty and staff reached a tentative contract agreement Monday night. The deal resulted in suspension of the strike that began a week ago. “We’re relieved that we’ve come out of this process with a contract that addresses workload[Read More…]
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GSU faculty, staff prepare to strike Tuesday
After months of bargaining, members of the GSU chapter of University Professionals of Illinois (GSU-UPI) are ready to increase the volume and call more attention to their efforts. GSU-UPI members have scheduled a rally and are prepared to join two other Illinois universities in a labor strike this week. A[Read More…]
Faculty and staff authorize strike against GSU
Governors State University’s faculty and staff union (GSU UPI) voted overwhelmingly last week to authorize a strike if a new contract agreement cannot be reached. The vote comes after nine months of negotiations, mediation and little progress at the bargaining table. Many GSU UPI members have continued working to serve[Read More…]