2023.03: Behind the Scenes of a Faculty Strike

One of UICUF's youngest strikers ready to be wheeled around the picket line

Unions mentioned in the episode

• UIC United Faculty (UICUF)

• American Association of University Professors (AAUP)

• American Federation of Teachers (AFT)

• Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT)

• Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

• Graduate Employee Organization (GEO)

UICUF contracts, expired August 15, 2022

• Tenure track contract

• Non-tenure track contract

The famous blue strike hat; Photo: John Casey

YouTube video of the rally from Day 1 of the strike

Remembering Janet Smith (1962-2022)

Professor Janet Smith; photo: State Journal-Register

• UICUF's announcement of her death

• Obituary from UIC Today