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Union Sues Illinois State for Alleged Strikebreaking

4/23/2026

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The AFSCME Local 1110 union filed a lawsuit against Illinois State University alleging strikebreaking under the Employment of Strikebreakers Act.
The suit names university officials as defendants and seeks a court declaration.
The union says at least five contractors replaced striking workers, undermining bargaining power.
Illinois State University’s faculty union filed an unfair labor practice complaint, while the university maintains its contract offer is competitive and no court date has been set.

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The AFSCME Local 1110 union filed a lawsuit against Illinois State University alleging strikebreaking under the Employment of Strikebreakers Act.
The suit names university officials as defendants and seeks a court declaration.
The union says at least five contractors replaced striking workers, undermining bargaining power.
Illinois State University’s faculty union filed an unfair labor practice complaint, while the university maintains its contract offer is competitive and no court date has been set.