Even if University food and building service workers go on strike, regular housing services will continue, according to an email sent to University Housing residents Thursday morning.

The email, sent by Jack Collins, director of University Housing, said union-affiliated workers have discussed a potential strike in the future against the University. Collins said that if the workers choose to strike, University housing services, which includes dining halls, a la carte locations, trash removal, 24-hour maintenance and emergency response, will continue on as usual.

Members of the Service Employees International Union Local 73 voted last month to authorize a strike against the University.

The union, which represents about 800 food and service employees, has been in contract negotiations with the University since May of last year. Members have cited wages and working conditions as reasons for a possible strike.

Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect changes made by The Daily Illini’s night system. This is the same version that appears in Friday’s paper.