Bargaining

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Tenured/Tenure-Track Faculty Union Contract Negotiation Updates

The University of Illinois Springfield received a Demand to Bargain from the UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty Union to commence negotiations on the parties' third collective bargaining agreement for the tenure/tenure-track faculty on April 14, 2025. The University is committed to working with the Union to come to a fair and fiscally responsible successor agreement.

Most Recent Negotiation Update

Oct. 10, 2025 (Sixth Session)

The parties met for their sixth negotiating session. The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration gave a presentation of the current UIS financial position, and the Union was provided with an opportunity to ask questions, and the University answered them. The Union then presented two resubmission proposals, and clarifying questions were asked and answered.

The next session is scheduled for Oct. 24.

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Bargaining Timeline

Sept. 19, 2025 (Fifth session)

The parties met for their fifth negotiating session. The Union presented one new proposal. The University presented two counter proposals. The Union provided a counter to one of the University's proposals, packaging it with another of their items. Clarifying questions were asked and answered by both parties. In addition, the parties engaged in conversation regarding other outstanding proposals. 

Sept. 12, 2025 (Fourth session)

The parties met for their fourth negotiating session. The Union presented six proposals, including its fiscal proposals. The University presented counter proposals on six items. Clarifying questions were asked and answered by both parties.  

Aug. 29, 2025 (Third session)

The parties met for their third negotiation session. The Union presented two counter proposals, and the University presented four counter proposals. Clarifying questions were asked and answered by both parties across the entirety of the proposals presented.

Aug. 13, 2025 (Second session)

The parties met for their second negotiation session. The University opened the session by opening further dialogue between the parties on the previous Union proposals prior to a caucus. After caucus, the University then presented counter proposals to the Union, and the Union provided a counter as well. A Tentative Agreement was reached between the parties.

July 9, 2025 (First session)

The parties met for their first negotiation session. The parties commenced with introductions of individuals present, and the Union presented 18 non-economic proposals and provided context for each proposal. After a caucus, the parties reconvened to ask and answer clarifying questions.

The parties scheduled the next meeting and discussed potential future meeting locations prior to adjournment.

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