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The University of Ãå±±½ûµØ Springfield received a Demand to Bargain from the UPI Local 4100 Tenured/Tenure Track Faculty Union to commence negotiations on the parties' third collective bargaining agreement for the tenure/tenure-track faculty on April 14, 2025. The University is committed to working with the Union to come to a fair and fiscally responsible successor agreement.

Bargaining Timeline

Oct. 10, 2025 (Sixth Session)

The parties met for their sixth negotiating session. The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration gave a presentation of the current UIS financial position, and the Union was provided with an opportunity to ask questions, and the University answered them. The Union then presented two resubmission proposals, and clarifying questions were asked and answered.

The next session is scheduled for Oct. 24.

Sept. 19, 2025 (Fifth session)

The parties met for their fifth negotiating session. The Union presented one new proposal. The University presented two counter proposals. The Union provided a counter to one of the University's proposals, packaging it with another of their items. Clarifying questions were asked and answered by both parties. In addition, the parties engaged in conversation regarding other outstanding proposals. 

Sept. 12, 2025 (Fourth session)

The parties met for their fourth negotiating session. The Union presented six proposals, including its fiscal proposals. The University presented counter proposals on six items. Clarifying questions were asked and answered by both parties.  

Aug. 29, 2025 (Third session)

The parties met for their third negotiation session. The Union presented two counter proposals, and the University presented four counter proposals. Clarifying questions were asked and answered by both parties across the entirety of the proposals presented.

Aug. 13, 2025 (Second session)

The parties met for their second negotiation session. The University opened the session by opening further dialogue between the parties on the previous Union proposals prior to a caucus. After caucus, the University then presented counter proposals to the Union, and the Union provided a counter as well. A Tentative Agreement was reached between the parties.

July 9, 2025 (First session)

The parties met for their first negotiation session. The parties commenced with introductions of individuals present, and the Union presented 18 non-economic proposals and provided context for each proposal. After a caucus, the parties reconvened to ask and answer clarifying questions.

The parties scheduled the next meeting and discussed potential future meeting locations prior to adjournment.

The University received a Demand to Bargain from the Union to commence negotiations on the parties third collective bargaining agreement for the clerical, service, and technical civil service staff on April 10, 2025.The University is committed to working with the Union to come to a fair and fiscally responsible successor agreement.

Bargaining Timeline

October 24, 2025 (11th Session)

The parties met for their eleventh negotiation session. The University presented three proposals today and answered clarifying questions. Context was dialogued between the two parties regarding the economic proposals. After a caucus, the Union informed the parties that they would be formally requesting mediation today due to feeling at a standstill on economics.

The parties confirmed the next meeting prior to adjournment.

October 9, 2025 (10th Session)

The parties met for their tenth negotiation session. The parties began the session with signing one Tentative Agreement. The Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration gave a presentation of the current UIS financial position, and the Union was provided with an opportunity to ask questions, and the University answered them. The Union then presented three impact statements from bargaining unit members as well.

The parties confirmed the next two meetings prior to adjournment.

September 24, 2025 (Ninth Session)

The parties met for their ninth negotiation session. The University presented four economic proposals today. The Union adjourned the meeting after the University’s proposals were received.

September 4, 2025 (Eighth Session)

The parties met for their eighth negotiation session. The Union presented three proposals, and the University presented one proposal today. After a caucus, the Union provided one counter proposal. Questions were asked and answered between parties.

The parties confirmed the next scheduled meetings prior to adjournment.

August 18, 2025 (Seventh Session)

The parties met for their seventh negotiation session. The University presented proposals, and the Union presented eight proposals today. Questions were asked and answered for both parties. After a caucus, the University presented three counter proposals. Two Tentative Agreements were signed today.

The parties scheduled the next two meetings prior to adjournment.

August 1, 2025 (Sixth Session)

The parties met for their sixth negotiation session. The Union provided contextual handouts and dialogued the economic proposal they intended to present today. The Union then presented six proposals and answered clarifying questions from the University. The University presented three proposals today and answered Union’s questions.

The bargaining timeline was dialogued and the scheduled meeting dates were confirmed prior to adjournment.

July 21, 2025 (Fifth Session)

The parties met for their fifth negotiation session. Both parties began with reintroductions due to new attendees participating at the session. The University provided one proposal, and the Union provided three proposals today. Clarifying questions were asked and answered after a caucus. The Union indicated they would be presenting their economic proposals at the next session.

The parties scheduled the next two sessions prior to adjournment.

July 7, 2025 (Fourth Session)

The parties met for their fourth negotiation session. The Union provided three proposals today, and the University provided four proposals. Clarifying questions were asked and answered prior to adjournment.

June 16, 2025 (Third Session)

The parties met for their third negotiation session. The parties started the session by signing three Tentative Agreements.

The University provided one proposal and opened dialogue for a few forthcoming proposals for context and consideration. The Union provided one proposal today, their final non-economic proposal. Clarifying questions were asked and answered for both parties.

The parties scheduled the next two meetings prior to adjournment.

June 5, 2025 (Second Session)

The parties met for their second negotiation session. The Union opened the session with nine non-economic proposals and provided context for each proposal. The parties went to caucus and reconvened to ask and answer the University’s clarifying questions on the proposals prior to adjournment.

May 29, 2025 (First Session)

The parties met for their first negotiation session. The parties commenced with introductions of individuals present, and the Union provided big picture context for their forthcoming proposals and provided information on their priority concerns. Specific topics were dialogued pertaining to both economic and non-economic future proposals, and questions were asked and answered from both parties.

The parties scheduled the next two meetings and confirmed current meeting location is suitable for this group prior to adjournment.

Q: Who can I contact for more information or if I have questions?

A: Media and external parties should contact Blake Wood, director of media strategy, who is the official spokesperson for the University and can be reached at (217) 206-8404.

Employees may contact the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Drew Schlosser, at 217-206-7148 or dschloss@uis.edu.