Hundreds of UIC faculty members go on strike

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Hundreds of University of Illinois Chicago faculty members are went on strike Tuesday.

After a 12-hour negotiating session, the union and management are still far apart on issues of compensation.

The union and the school are still reportedly far apart after nine months of negotiations.

UIC faculty will picket from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. this week, or until a tentative agreement is reached. They are striking for better pay, and better job security.

The strike will affect some classes. The university says students should check online to see if their classes are canceled.