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A union representing certain Illinois<\/a> State University employees filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the college, alleging it hired temporary workers while staff remained on strike.<\/p>\n

AFSCME Council 31, which represents roughly 350 employees, says the move violates the state\u2019s Employment of Strikebreakers Act, which classifies such conduct as a Class A misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

“To gain leverage to ‘win’ the strike, the University has contracted with companies that have hired temporary employees to cross picket lines and perform the work of the strikers,” a copy of the suit shared<\/a> by local outlet WGLT said. “This action is illegal.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The plaintiffs argue such hiring practices distort the balance of power between employer and employees and prolong the strike by easing the university\u2019s operational strain from the loss of services.<\/p>\n

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Consequently, the lawsuit is seeking declaratory and injunctive relief to halt the use of temporary replacement workers, arguing employees could suffer “irreparable” harm without court intervention.<\/p>\n

An Illinois State University<\/a> spokesperson said Wednesday afternoon the university has not received formal notification of the lawsuit but that it follows a state procurement process designed to ensure compliance with the law, WGLT reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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According to the complaint, the striking members involved work as building services, grounds and dietary employees. Their duties include maintaining student dormitories and preparing meals in campus dining halls.<\/p>\n

The union<\/a> alleges the university hired five contractors to perform their work, including four cleaning agencies.<\/p>\n

Citing the Employment of Strikebreakers Act, which prohibits knowingly contracting with temporary labor agencies to replace striking workers<\/a>, the union said it has previously raised concerns with the university.<\/p>\n

Despite those warnings, the lawsuit claims Illinois State University continued the practice.<\/p>\n

The strike began April 8 after a 10-day notice was issued to the university. The parties reportedly failed to reach an agreement on an “overall economic offer” after their previous contract expired on June 30, 2025.<\/p>\n

University officials have said their final offer includes multiple wage increases and hourly rates comparable to similar positions at other area employers, WGLT reported.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/us\/afscme-union-seeks-charge-university-criminal-offense-bringing-alleged-strikebreakers <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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