The University Professionals of Illinois Local 4100-CSU Chapter is a member-led labor union, affiliated with the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) united by the dedication to improve the lives of our members. We believe in taking action and providing services that promote fairness and equality. CSU-UPI represents faculty and staff at Chicago State University. As the voice of our members, we advocate for worker empowerment, improved working conditions, relentless contract enforcement, and pro-union and pro-higher education policies and legislation.