University Response to Strike Authorization Vote

On March 28, 2022, AFSCME Local 1110 announced its membership voted in favor of a strike authorization. While we are disappointed, this is not an unexpected development, as holding a strike authorization vote is often a normal part of the negotiation process. It gives the union bargaining team the option to call for a strike once all legal requirements and timelines are met, but doesn’t necessarily mean a strike will occur. The parties have two negotiation sessions scheduled for the week of March 28 and have agreed to engage in mediation if an agreement has not been reached by the end of the April 1 negotiation session.

While the University remains committed to negotiating in good faith and optimistic that the parties will reach agreement without the need for a strike, the University has initiated contingency planning activities to ensure its ability to minimize disruption to University operations should a strike occur.

We recognize and respect the important contributions of our employees represented by AFSCME Local 1110 and reiterate our commitment to ongoing good-faith negotiations. ISU has and will continue to work diligently to reach a fair and fiscally responsible contract agreement that addresses concerns raised by AFSCME 1110 without disruption to the teaching and learning environment and general campus operations at ISU.