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University Professionals
of Illinois
Local 4100, IFT, AFL-CIO
Unions are happening!
UPI Retirees Chapter Fall Newsletter
December 7, 2025
In case you missed it in your email, this newsletter, which has been edited by Kerry Ferris is now available on the retirees' resource page. It contains a section on cyber security that's worth a read.
The chapter has a new liaison and UPI Interim Vice President, Keith Nyquist. Keith comes from NIU after 9 years as President of the NIU Instructors Chapter. The newsletter also mentions the new officers at IFT and so much more. If you missed it check out the retirees resource page or below on the Retirees Chapter page.
Keep Up the good work & take time for yourself
There has been a lot going on and it seems overwhelming. Take time for selfcare too. It's important to peacefully protest and equally important to take care of yourself.
Every phone call, letter, email, and postcard help keep the issues before our representatives.
The pressure is working, keep up the good work.
December 7, 2025 Zoom Webinar occured on November 12, 2025
UPI Retirees Chapter President Elizabeth Essex and John Miller open the Webinar. Many questions were asked and answered about TRAILS and the coming cost of healthcare. Who is eligible and of course, dependent health insurance questions.
The link is to our web designers YouTube channel; the video lasts 1 hour and 28 minutes. Please take a listen. Questions or concerns or other webinar/event ideas can be sent the Retirees Chapter Executive Board.
See the link below or If you missed it check out the retirees resource page.
ISU Fireside Chat Wrap up & Update for 2025 and Looking towards 2026
December 31, 2025
As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank you for all you’ve done on campus and in support of one another. After a busy semester, and looking ahead to a new year, please take care of yourselves and make time to rest when you can. Your United Faculty ISU’s executive board is working diligently to meet with management, review grievances, ensure that our contract is upheld, and support our members.
In this fireside chat, President Ashley Farmer provides updates on ongoing issues and addresses admin disposition towards the union, in particular towards our Dean Scavenger Hunt last month. If they don't want us coming to them, Ashley offers an alternative starting in Spring 2026.
Dept. Workloads due Jan. 15, 2026
UIS Bargaining Update
December 8, 2025
The parties met for their ninth session. The Union presented language for ten issues. Admin and the Union discussed these issues and how to proceed with mediation after the initial mediator declined to participate. The parties agreed to a new mediator from the original Illinois Education Labor Relations Board mediator list prior to adjournment.
The next bargaining session is scheduled for January 23, 2026.
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