The enraging thing is many places are much worse. At my last job at SCSU I was advised by a colleague to “birth in May” if I were to have kids bc there was 0 paid leave.

It’s sad higher ed knows better but doesn’t do better.

We need federal policies that guarantee paid FMLA.

Catherine D. Tan At my school, we finally got 30 paid parental leave (birth/adopt) last year after we EIUUPI striked. Before, you had to use accrued sick leave if you wanted paid leave. So folks with chronic health issues that eat up sick leave were shit outta luck. Higher ed: do better.

#Solidarity with our EIUUPI members, who were forced to declare a strike after administration walked away from the bargaining table. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #faircontractnow
Eastern Illinois University faculty union to go on strike Thursday
jg-tc.com/news/local/edu… via @jgtconline

Solidarity with EIU from this alum. Hang in there EIUUPI

On Strike! Starting April 6.

We have a contract! All of the ballots have been tallied and 98% of GEO members voted to approve the contract. This means that the vote passes and WE HAVE A CONTRACT!
This is would not be possible without YOU, thank you for all your hard work.

GEO-L:
uiucgeo.org/news/2023/3/28…

Information picketing at #EIU for a #faircontractnow !

Eastern released a statement on the current ongoing union contract negotiations between administration and Eastern’s chapter of University Professionals of Illinois, EIU-UPI, on Monday. #EIU #EIU_upi #illinoisunion #unionstrike
dailyeasternnews.com/2023/03/29/eiu…

We are going to hold a strike authorization vote next week. Please plan to attend membership meetings on March 6 (5pm) or March 7 (3:30pm) to learn more. Location TBD.

In solidarity. ✊🏼

General membership meeting today at 4:30 pm to cover the current bargaining process and what mediation means. Check your email for the Zoom link.

I’m Hoan Huynh, I’m a Vietnamese refugee, and on Tuesday Nov 8th, our grassroots campaign won 90% of the vote (the highest margin of victory statewide in a contested race this election cycle) to represent Chicago Northside (Uptown, Andersonville, Bowmanville, Wrigleyville,

Eastern offering contract proposals for faculty to work more at a lesser rate of pay has led to EIUUPI requesting a federal mediator for the nine-month long contract negotiation period, according to EIU-UPI’s press release on Thursday. #union #eiu #upi
dailyeasternnews.com/2022/11/10/eiu…

One guy’s business plan for a $44 billion over-leveraged purchase is apparently to run around and individually ask people for $8.

Remember that next time you question yourself or your qualifications.

Bargaining Session 12

Wednesday Nov 2

The 1895 Room at MK Jr Union

If you can’t come for the whole time you can come for part of it. We need observers!

The IL Federation of Teachers convention is underway and UPI members are ready for the work!

Vote YES for the Workers Rights Amendment to ensure we can continue to make our voices heard!
More info: ift-aft.org/wra

🚨 The #PSLF Waiver deadline is Monday, 10/31🚨

This month, AFT is holding more virtual student debt clinics than ever before to talk PSLF, Biden's student loan forgiveness, how you can
@SaveWithSummer & more.

Next clinic is Thursday, 10/20. Sign up: cvent.me/17XZka

UPDATE: The student debt relief application is now live – it’s simple and only takes a few minutes.

studentaid.gov/debt-relief/ap…

First debate: he said IL public schools are a “national embarrassment”.

Last week: he said cut $ for rural, Downstate schools b/c students don’t need as many opportunities.

Can’t imagine what Darren Bailey has in store for public education at tonight’s debate. #ILGovDebate