Faculty at University of Illinois Springfield reach tentative agreement to end strike
Terms of the agreement will not be disclosed until they have been approved by both parties.
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Faculty strike at University of Illinois Springfield continues into second week
The two sides have reached an agreement over parking and professional development opportunities and have more bargaining session scheduled
University of Illinois Springfield faculty go on strike
The strike comes as state lawmakers consider a new funding distribution plan for state universities
University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition
Proposed need-based funding formula would prioritize which schools get most new money.
Education union, students call on governor to release higher education funding
Lawmakers approved a 2% increase to be distributed only after the governor approves them in writing.
Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
The recent legislative session concluded without passage of a bill to establish a new formula for funding public universities.
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