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January 18, 2023

Faculty at University of Illinois Chicago Launch Strike
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Hundreds of faculty at the University of Illinois Chicago launched an
indefinite strike Tuesday after failed contract negotiations. Their
demands include fair wages that reflect historic inflation, mental
health support and learning disability assessments for students. This is
Aaron Krall, a senior English lecturer, speaking at Tuesday Ukr U's
rally.

Aaron Krall: "We're also out here fighting for job security for
nontenure-system faculty. We have seen universities around this country
relying on contingent labor as the state retreats from the financing of
higher education. Is that right?"

Crowd: "No!"

Aaron Krall: "Is higher education a public good?"

Crowd: "Yes!"



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