Bargaining Update 6
June 2, 2026
An update from our most recent bargaining sessions with the University
Since our last update, our bargaining team met with the university April 23, May 4, May 18, May 28 and …
Bargaining Update 5
April 16, 2026
An update from our last few bargaining sessions with the University
We had a pause in our meetings with the university due to spring break and some scheduling issues — but we …
Our Bargaining Story: Compensation
While we are engaged in primarily a traditional/positional bargaining process with the University, our bargaining team is utilizing elements that come from the Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) approach …
Bargaining Update 4
February 16, 2026
An update from our fourth bargaining session with the University
Our bargaining team had a busy weekend. We spent about five hours together Saturday reviewing survey …
Bargaining Update 3
February 2, 2026
An update from our third bargaining session with the University
Our bargaining team — Lauren Denofrio-Corrales, Jake Davis, Andy Goveia, Chris Pederson, Kevin Thompson, Amy …
The Lab Schools Still Count: 27.7%
According to a 1995 memo from the College of Education, in 1984 Illinois State University allocated $792,730 to the Lab Schools — enough to cover 27.7% of their operating expenses.
A decade later …
The Lab Schools Still Count: 1982
Since 1982 the funds allocated by Illinois State University for the Lab Schools have supported their mission as a resource for teacher education and preparation — acknowledging the hours of clinical …
The Lab Schools Still Count: 1857
In 1857, as Illinois State Normal University was founded, University President Charles Hovey established a Model School to serve as a living laboratory for future teachers who were studying at ISNU. …
Bargaining Update 2
January 22, 2026
An update from our Second bargaining session with the University
Our bargaining team — Lauren Denofrio-Corrales, Jake Davis, Andy Goveia, Chris Pederson, Kevin Thompson, Amy …
Bargaining Update 1
January 7, 2026
An update from our first bargaining session with the University
Our bargaining team — Lauren Denofrio-Corrales, Jake Davis, Andy Goveia, Chris Pederson, Kevin Thompson, and …
Our Bargaining Story
While we are engaged in primarily a traditional/positional bargaining process with the University, there are elements that come from the Interest-Based Bargaining (IBB) approach we believe are helpful …
Status Update: July 8, 2025
We’re off to court — and the bargaining table!
ISU is challenging the union & labor board in court
We prevailed in our petition before the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board to …