Dear Students, Faculty and Staff:

The University of Illinois Springfield and the UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union have reached a tentative agreement on the terms of a 3-year contract. Union members have agreed to resume teaching on Monday, April 20. Students should resume attending all scheduled classes.

In the coming weeks, the parties will go through their respective processes to approve the terms of the agreement. Full details of the contract terms will be available for public release following that process.

The University is grateful to all parties who worked on this third successor contract for our valued tenured and tenure-track faculty members. We look forward to continuing to work together to fulfill our university’s mission to provide a uniquely student-centered educational experience, both in and out of the classroom, through active learning, meaningful research and impactful civic engagement that prepares graduates to contribute fully to society.