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Possible strike for U of I union

Updated: January 28, 2013
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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA -- The possibility of a strike is getting closer for a U of I union. The Service Employee's International Union approved a strike this week.

Members voted with 91% approval. The union represents more than 700 Building and Food Service Workers.

It's been negotiating with the university for about eight months. The next bargaining session is February 12.

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