An arbitrator ruled against Western Illinois University administration. The university violated a collective bargaining agreement by laying off eleven professionals. Nine faculty librarians and two other bargaining unit members were affected. The ruling orders the university to rescind these layoffs and provide back pay. These layoffs were part of efforts to address a $20 million budget deficit.
Macomb, Illinois
https://www.wgem.com/2026/06/11/arbitrator-rules-favor-laid-off-wiu-faculty-librarians/