ISU and AFSCME reach tentative deal on new contract to end strike
Source: WGLT
WGLT | By Ryan Denham
Published May 5, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT
Illinois State University and the AFSCME union that represents buildings, dining and food service workers announced late Monday that they've reached a tentative deal, likely ending the longest single-unit strike in ISU history.
ISU and AFSCME sent brief statements late Monday announcing the "tentative agreement" on a new contract. No details have been provided yet to the media or the public. Union members will next vote whether to ratify it.
"Union members will next have the opportunity to review and vote on the tentative agreement at ratification meetings, after which highlights of the agreement will be shared," AFSCME said. ISU's statement confirmed a tentative deal was reached.
"No details of the agreement will be released until after ratification has been completed," ISU said.
Read more: https://www.wglt.org/local-news/2026-05-05/isu-and-afscme-reach-tentative-deal-on-new-contract-to-end-strike
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