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Jennifer Stringfellow, president of Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois and special education professor, said she is no longer surprised when disappointed by Eastern’s administration. EIU-UPI and Eastern’s administration released statements on the union’s decision to suspend the six-day long strike and resume working. This decision was made after Eastern announced their “final and...
Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, continued their strike for the fifth day while celebrating their students and community day. Union members, students and community members met for “Pizza in the Park” at Morton Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chips, pizza and other refreshments were available for those who attended. From...
Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, continued their strike Friday for their second day with over 200 picketers, including students and families. The union have been bargaining for a new contract since March 21, 2022 and have been working without a contract since Aug. 31. The union represents roughly 450 employees on campus. Union...
Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, will strike starting Thursday morning after a year-long negotiation period with Eastern. The union held a membership meeting to discuss the Eastern administration’s negotiating team’s new contract proposal from Monday. EIU-UPI and administration have been negotiating for a new contract for over a year. EIU-UPI’s bargaining held...