UIC Updates

Last Updated: 3/12/25
Latest Updates
The four UIC contracts are now available online. Click here to find your contract (under Higher Education).
March 12
March 25 Lobby Day
SEIU Local 73 is reconvening in Springfield for another massive lobby day. This time, we’ll join forces with education workers from UIC, UIUC, CPS, and many other worksites across the state! Register to participate below.
We will be lobbying for the following:
- State funding and support for Higher Education and Healthcare
- Joining INA in asking elected officials to support our demand that President Killeen and the Board of Trustees expand parental leave from 6 to 12 weeks.
- We are supporting INA’s letter writing campaign demanding 12 weeks of paid parental leave – send a letter using this link today!
- Fair Retirement and Recruitment Act to fix the Tier 2 pensions
- Summer unemployment insurance K-12 & Higher Ed workers
- And much more!
2025 Tabling Dates
We have secured monthly tabling dates on the Chicago East & West campus through May 2025. Please see this flyer for a list of all the tabling dates.
Our upcoming tabling dates are:
- Mar 12: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St.
- Mar 13: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Specialty Care Building, 1009 S Wood St, Room 2105
- Apr 16: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Student Center East, 750 S. Halsted St.
- Apr 17: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Specialty Care Building, 1009 S Wood St, Room 2105
Union Representatives
Last month, emails were sent out to all union members to provide you with the name and contact information of your union representative. If you have questions about any of the updates below, please reach out to your union representative. If you missed the email, you can refer to this flyer, breaking down which union representatives are assigned to which areas.
Tabling Dates
Your union will be on the Chicago campus to answer questions and provide updates and resources for union members at the dates and times listed below. More tabling dates OR meetings can be scheduled in UIC buildings across the city and state as needed.
Please reach out to your union steward or staff representative to schedule.
UIC Student Center East (750 S Halsted St.)
Wednesday, March 12: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesday, May 14: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UIC Specialty Care Building (1009 S Wood St., Room 2105)
Thursday, March 13: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, April 17: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Thursday, May 15: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
News Coverage
Purple Up Newsletter and Bargaining Archive
To show UIC that we are standing united, it’s time to relaunch #PurpleWednesdays! Participation is easy, just wear your Local 73 purple swag – buttons, hats, t-shirts, or hoodies – or any purple on Wednesdays. Join your coworkers by purpling up next Wednesday!
Your union will be sending biweekly Purple Wednesday emails with updates on bargaining, campaigns, and other important information.
Purple Up Newsletter – March 12
Purple Up Newsletter – February 11
Purple Up Newsletter – October 22
Purple Up Newsletter – September 26
Purple Up Newsletter – September 5
Purple Up Newsletter – August 7
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – April 17
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – April 10
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – April 3
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – March 27
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – March 20
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – March 6
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – February 22
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – February 7
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – January 31
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – January 24
Bargaining Update – January 12
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – December 6
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – October 12
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – August 23
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – July 12
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – June 20
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – June 07
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – May 16
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – May 03
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – April 18
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – April 05
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – March 23
Purple Wednesday Newsletter – March 07
Find Your Union Steward and Staff Representative
Staff at the local are assigned to work with specified buildings, departments and colleges of the university. These assignments may change from time to time. Please see the list below for an updated breakdown of which staff are assigned to which areas and their contact information. If you do not see your area listed below, reach out to Melinda Bunnage, Deputy Director of Higher Education, at mbunnage@seiu73.org.
Cheriell Jackson (CJ), cjackson@seiu73.org
- UI Health:
- Admin Services
- Ambulatory Clinics/Services (OCC)
- Miles Square Clinics
- Labs & Pathology
- University Health Service
- Support and General Services (Mostly Clerical – Patient Access, Logistics, and Experience)
- Student Centers East and West (Campus Aux Network, BSWs, and Sodexo)
Felix Ortiz, fortiz@seiu73.org
- DSCC – Southern Region
- VC of Admin Services (Mostly BSWs)
- College of Medicine
- Chicago – Clerical/Techs
- Peoria
- Rockford
- College of Nursing
- College of Dentistry
- College of Pharmacy
- School of Public Health
- VC for Research/ BRL
Abby Schultz, aschultz@seiu73.org
- UI Health
- UI Health:
- Ancillary Services
- Radiology, Oncology, Pharmacy, Cardiovascular, Dialysis, Transplant
- Materials Management
- Transporters and Store Keepers
- Nursing/Hospital
- Nurse Techs, Social Workers, OR, ER, Pharmacy
- Specialty Care Building
Lyra Spencer, lspencer@seiu73.org
- DSCC – Northern Region
- Pros at UIH/COM Chicago – Rehab Services, Dieticians, Social Work
- Pro / Clerical in Chicago Academic Colleges and Student Services, including:
- Applied Health Sciences, Community Health, Cultural Centers, Education, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Library, Student Affairs, Technology Solutions
- UIC School of Law
Look here for a complete list of UIC stewards. Every department should have a steward. If you don’t have a steward in your area, nominate yourself or someone else here!
Contract Enforcement Resources
General Information
- FAQ for INA Strike
- Back to School 2022 Flyer
- Membership Guide Fall 2021
- Meet Your Stewards Fall 2021
- HR Contact Email: uichrscivilservice@uillinois.edu
- COVID Resource Guide | En español
Worksite Issue Report Forms
- COVID Policy Tracking Report Form
- Certification Tracking Form
- Manager Conduct Report Form (Formulario de informe de conducta del gerente)
- Equity Concern Report Form (Informe de preocupación por la equidad de la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago)
Union Contracts & Relevant Policies/Resources
- Union Contracts
- Technical Vacation Payout UIC Communication
- UIC Labor Agreements Page (Wage Scales + Appendixes)
- UIC HR Policy and Rules for Civil Service Staff
- State University Civil Service System
- UIC Job Board
- UIC Retro FAQs
- Signed MOU about Parental Leave
- UIC Presentation on COVID19 Vaccinations & Contact Tracing 9/15/21
- GoTime FAQ
- FAQs on the UI Health Bilingual Certification Process
- Enforcing Float Pay
- Side Letter on BSW Reassignment
Steward Information
- Steward & Activist Nomination Form
- Steward trainings will be regularly posted on the SEIU 73 Member Webpage
- Steward Election Petition
- UIC Steward Handbook (password protected)
- Steward Info Request Form (password protected)
Contract Enforcement Resources