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University Professionals
of Illinois
Local 4100, IFT, AFL-CIO
Unions are happening!
November 1, 2026
Petitions are still available
Action items: Petitions
Support SUFS Fight2win
Impeach the Quack
The Katrina Declaration
The Voyager Declaration
The EPA Declaration of Dissent
The Bethesda Declaration
See the UPI Action Page for more information
Keep Up the good work
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.
It is important to keep up the pressure and run for local office!
Every phone call, letter, email, and postcard help keep the issues before our representatives.
The pressure is working, keep up the good work.
November 1, 2026
October 1, 2026
Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) Membership Secretary John Miller issued the following statement:
“Today, universities and colleges across Illinois are handing Washington the data that will help determine which programs survive under Trump’s new federal rule. The Department of Education says most programs will pass, but students pursuing careers in social work, early childhood education, counseling, paraprofessional work, and other public service fields could see their federal aid disappear due to low starting salaries.
“These fields aren’t underpaid because the degrees lack value. They’re underpaid because our society undervalues this work...
“It is no coincidence that these are fields where women make up the overwhelming majority of the workforce.
“Still, Illinois cannot pretend this is only Washington’s problem. Our public universities were already in trouble after decades of persistent underfunding, and Governor Pritzker and the General Assembly must invest in them so they can protect these programs instead of leaving students to absorb federal cuts on top of state neglect.
November 1, 2026
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Get some of your critical questions answered.
UPI Retirees Chapter Exec Board members Kerry Ferris and Nancy Matthews will share their collective knowledge about HEALTH CARE CHOICES AFTER RETIREMENT.
Health Care After Retirement via Zoom November 11, 2026! Register on the UPI Events Page or the Retiree Events page.
ISU President says," [administration] needs to rebuild trust...community amount [it's] employees...
October, 28, 2026
Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule acknowledged that administrators "have work to do" to rebuild trust, respect, and a shared sense of community among employees following contentious union negotiations and contract talks. Press the button below for the rest of the story.
Fast Funds
Please consider donating to Fast Funds. For more information on Fast funds go to our fast fund page linked below and here.The fund assists students with emergency costs. Support the University of your choice please donate today.Thank you to everyone who made a one-time or recurring donation to our FAST Fund!
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