Earlier this week, the Executive Committee of the College of Engineering sent a memo to all engineering faculty, retailing some of the administration’s misleading and confusing pronouncements on faculty unionization. (The CoE ExComm’s statements appear to be drawn directly from a confusing communication the Provost’s office circulated back in 2011.) CFA sent an email message to all faculty in Engineering setting the record straight and referring the committee to relevant sections of Illinois higher education labor law, as well as our statement (cfamission-statement_2013 ) on the record. We believe that as faculty at UIUC discuss collective bargaining, it is a best practice for communication to be factual and accurate. See our document on Frequently Asked Questions about Collective Bargaining for more information.
College of Engineering Executive Committee is Confused: CFA sets the Record Straight
Campaign updates
- The Campus Faculty Association and Local AAUP Chapter to Host Event About Attacks on Higher EducationThe Campus Faculty Association and local AAUP chapter will host a panel on attacks on higher education on October 13 at NCSA Auditorium, featuring national and local leaders. A light reception and childcare will be available.
- Higher Education Under Attack: Panel & ReceptionJoin CFA on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 3–5 p.m. at NCSA Auditorium for a panel and reception on how faculty can move from isolated concerns to collective action. RSVP to request childcare.
- Campus Faculty Association Supports Coalition Standing Up for International Students and ScholarsCFA thanks the coalition, including the American Federation of Teachers, that challenged new federal regulations affecting Duration of Status for international students and scholars.
- Going Far, Together: Connection and Support in Your New Faculty JobFind community and support in your new faculty job. Join CFA on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the University YMCA for faculty testimonials and topical mentoring discussions, followed by a reception with light refreshments at 4 p.m.
- Champaign County Labor Day Parade & Picnic