SJI Statement of Solidarity with UIC Faculty
We affirm the right of all workers and stewards of this university
The UIC Social Justice Initiative (SJI) stands in solidarity with the UIC United Faculty’s decision to strike after over 30 bargaining sessions for a fair contract. Unionized faculty have been working without a contract since August 16, 2022. SJI is committed to advancing racial and social justice by nurturing intellectual insurgency and furthering the production of knowledge that seeks to change the world. The tremendous intellectual and emotional labor that UIC faculty, of all ranks and positions, contribute to our students, communities, cities, country, and international communities are truly invaluable and highly regarded by our partners, allies, and collaborators. We affirm the right of all workers and stewards of this university to withhold their labor in pursuit of fair contracts, job security, access to sufficient disability and mental health resources, and supportive conditions for research, teaching, and learning.
Modified on January 19, 2023