The University Professionals of Illinois
Who We Are
The University Professionals of Illinois, Local 4100, is the recognized leader in academic bargaining for higher education in Illinois representing 7 of the 12 Illinois public universities and 2,700 members at the bargaining table.
Where We Are
UPI Chapters exist at:
- Chicago State University, Chicago
- Eastern Illinois University, Charleston
- Governors State University, University Park
- Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago<
- Northern Illinois University, DeKalb
- University of Illinois - Springfield
- Western Illinois University, Macomb
What We Do
- Negotiate contracts at member schools
- Lobby in Springfield for the cause of higher education
- Redress contract violations through a grievance procedure
- Work with the state legislature to improve higher education in Illinois
- Alert the Illinois Board of Higher Education to issues of concern to our members
- Monitor developments in higher education throughout the country
- Provide valuable professional development to members
What We've Done
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Secured higher-than-average salary increases at seven campuses across the state
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Lobbied successfully to secure tuition waivers for university faculty, staff, and their dependents
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Lobbied successfully to secure and protect favorable pension monies for higher educations' retirees
Who We Are Affiliated With
Illinois Federation of Teachers (with 85,000 members); the American Federation of Teachers (more than 1 million members); and the AFL-CIO (with more than 13 million members)
UPI At Western Illinois University
Who We Are
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The Western Illinois University Chapter of UP I Local 4100 was established in 1976
- Organizational structure: The WIU Chapter is comprised of two units: Unit A which consists of tenured and tenure-track faculty constitute, and Unit B which consists of associate faculty and academic support professionals
- The entire bargaining unit is 660 members strong
What We Do
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Negotiate and implement contracts that govern salary and work conditions
- Represent members in the grievance process
- Monitor and respond to campus events
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Represent the interests of WIU faculty and academic support professionals to the UPI Local organization, state legislators, and campus administration