The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has initiated an investigation into UIC following multiple complaints of discrimination, including a prior Title VI complaint alleging a hostile environment toward Palestinian American students.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched a federal investigation into the University of Illinois at Chicago amid allegations of discrimination—including antisemitism, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab incidents. The investigation is part of broader efforts by the Biden Administration to address civil rights violations on college campuses.

A former UIC employee, Sharon Feldman, alleged retaliation after reporting unethical practices involving misappropriation of grant funds and misuse of university resources. Despite assurances during mandatory ethics training, she faced negative evaluations and nonrenewal of her contract, eventually leading to a dismissed lawsuit. The case has raised concerns about the adequacy of whistleblower protections at the university, potentially creating a chilling effect on reporting misconduct.

Former UIC employee Sharon Feldman, who reported potential misuse of grant funds and conflicts of interest, alleges she faced retaliation, including non-renewal of her contract. Her case, ultimately dismissed by a Cook County judge who ruled that the university's internal policies did not meet state whistleblower protection criteria, exposes significant gaps in protections for state university employees.

University of Illinois at Chicago administration and union-backed faculty reached a tentative contract agreement that suspended an ongoing strike. The agreement includes significant labor gains such as a $60,000 minimum salary for the lowest paid members, equity adjustments, a 5% average raise pool, enhanced job protections for non-tenure track faculty, and improved non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies.

After a prolonged bargaining process and a four-day strike, UIC reached a tentative contract agreement with its faculty union. The deal includes increased minimum salaries for nontenure track faculty, strengthened job security, expanded nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies, and enhanced funding for student mental health services.

University of Illinois at Chicago is embroiled in a prolonged labor dispute as union faculty continue their strike, demanding better base salaries and increased investment in student mental health. The ongoing bargaining session indicates that the institution’s contract proposal, which includes modest salary increases and a one-time lump sum payment, is falling short of union demands, reflecting concerns over fair labor practices.

Faculty at the University of Illinois Chicago began a strike on Tuesday after contract negotiations failed to resolve key issues including compensation and resource investments, highlighting long-standing labor grievances.

Faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago began striking on January 17, 2023 after prolonged, unproductive negotiations with administration over contract terms, including inadequate salary increases and exclusion from decision-making regarding student mental health initiatives. The union alleges that the management stalled proposals, reflecting poor labor practices.

On January 16, 2023, hundreds of UIC faculty members went on an indefinite strike after unsuccessful contract negotiations, demanding higher salaries, enhanced mental health support for students, and better job security. The action underscores the union's commitment to improving labor conditions and resisting exploitative practices.