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Although having bargained in good faith for nearly 3 years with the Northeastern Illinois University administration, the faculty still have not been given a contract. On April 7, 2011 a sizable number of students and faculty at the largely commuter campus on Chicago's north side took part in a spirited rally to get the Board to bargain fairly. The action was also part of the wave of pro-labor demonstrations around the U.S. Immediately following the rally they marched to the Board meeting, but the great majority of the academic community was not allowed in. Includes speeches and interviews from: NEIU faculty members Zachary Schiffman, Nancy Matthews, Pam Bagdzinski, and Prof. Therese Schuepfer, United Professionals of Illinois Chapter President at NEIU; also speeches by James Thindwa, labor/community activist; and Jorge Mujica, Iimmigrant rights leader. Includes scenes inside and outside the NEIU Board meeting. Length - 13:06

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