"We have been bargaining for a full year and have yet to see any substantive movement on critical issues, including reasonable workloads and improved job security.
Scott Fenton, UIS English instructor said: "The results of our strike authorization vote say it all: Our members have had enough, and time is running out. Chancellor Gooch and her team must finally take these negotiations seriously and show they value our work. Otherwise, we will have no choice but to strike.