Contract Bargaining

SIU School of Medicine employees
AFSCME Local 370 wins new contract at SIU School of Medicine
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AFSCME Local 370 wins new contract at SIU School of Medicine

When AFSCME Local 370 began bargaining for a new contract at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine (SIU-SOM) in April 2025, members were clear on their goals: better wages, plus longevity raises for the school’s longest-tenured employees.

AFSCME Local 370 wins new contract at SIU School of Medicine

ISU workers on strike.
ISU employees ratify new contract, ending 4-week strike
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ISU employees ratify new contract, ending 4-week strike

Ending their four-week strike at Illinois State University in Normal, an overwhelming majority of the more than 300 building services, grounds, dining services and other ISU employees represented by AFSCME Local 1110 voted to ratify the new union contract agreement reached late on the night of May 4.

ISU employees ratify new contract, ending 4-week strike

AFSCME Local 1110 rallies outside president's office
Facing stalled negotiations, striking Illinois State University workers rally
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Facing stalled negotiations, striking Illinois State University workers rally

Nine days into their strike for fair pay, Illinois State University workers are being stonewalled by university administrators, who have rejected a fresh compromise put forth by the workers’ union, AFSCME Local 1110.

Facing stalled negotiations, striking Illinois State University workers rally