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University Professionals
of Illinois
Local 4100, IFT, AFL-CIO
Unions are happening!
October 18, 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.
October 18, 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.
October 18, 2026
October 16, 2026
Retired Educators, IEA-Retired Officers, Chapter Presidents, and Retired Council members met Friday in Oak Brook for the One Conference. The meeting included IEA ESPs, Higher Ed and other educational retirees.
Planning for Retirement event coming November 11!
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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