Frustrated
with the pace of their contract negotiation with the University of
Illinois, SEIU Local 73/119 recently took an action that could lead its
members out on strike later this year. Members in both bargaining units
negotiating now – Building Service and Food Service -- voted 91% YES to
authorize a strike if the bargaining reaches an impasse. Union members
have been working without a contract since the end of July 2006, when
the last contract expired.
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