AFSCME Local 1110

The union representing buildings, grounds, and dining services workers at Illinois State University said it will strike Wednesday if there is no contract agreement by then.

Illinois State University's unionized buildings, grounds and dining services workers said Thursday they've voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as contract negotiations drag on. It's the time this union has been on the brink of a strike in the past four years.

Illinois State University's board of trustees on Friday approved a 5% tuition increase for new students arriving on campus this fall, with Chief Financial Officer Glen Nelson saying planners tried to minimize the impact of cost increases on those students.

ISU trustees approved funding for two major infrastructure projects aimed at easing the housing crunch and energy costs.

Union members with AFSCME said Monday that the GOP's tax and spending plan passed this summer will bring devastating cuts to the Illinois State University community and beyond.

WGLT spoke with Mike Matejka, a longtime local labor historian, and Chuck Carver, the president of the union, AFSCME Local 1110, that represents certain service workers at Illinois State University.

More than 92% of the members of the AFSCME Local 1110 union voted late Tuesday into early Wednesday morning to ratify a new contract that extends to 2025.

The union representing building, grounds, and food service workers at Illinois State University said Thursday evening it has reached a tentative contract agreement with the university.

The union that represents building service, dining, and grounds workers at Illinois State University has filed an intent to strike notice with the state Labor Relations Board.

A spokesperson for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1110 said Friday's vote doesn't mean a strike is imminent, but it should send a message.