Strike, shmike, this thing has lasted longer than a couple days which means it is officially time to stop thinking about it. I mean, what kind of Americans would we be if we did not constantly distract ourselves from the ever-evolving hellhole we find ourselves in? Sure I could write ANOTHER column about the strike,.
I, like everybody else on the planet, have a lot of feelings about a lot of things all at once. Unlike a lot of other people, I sometimes take more time to process or work through these emotions. Unfortunately, that is for reasons out of my control. Before I continue, I would like.
Eastern is offering its “last, best and final” offer to Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, after the negotiation session Tuesday. EIU-UPI have been bargaining for a new faculty contract since March 21, 2022. They have been working without a contract since Aug. 31. The union began striking on Thursday. EIU-UPI represents roughly.
Eastern’s Counseling Clinic canceled and rescheduled students’ appointments because of EIU-UPI’s strike. Jessica Colbert, the associate director of the Counseling Clinic, said all four of the full-time counselors are striking with UPI, leaving eight other trained people to continue care. Colbert said she is trying to remain optimistic with the situation and hopes the strike.
Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, responded to Eastern’s announcement of their final offer for a new contract and criticized the administrative hired lawyer Mark Bennett for “double booking.” EIU-UPI have been bargaining for a new faculty contract since March 21, 2022. They have been working without a contract since Aug. 31. The.