The University-Wide Benefits Fair will be held from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, in the UU-Mandela Room. Participants will include health insurance providers, retirement and financial planners, campus departments and retailers. This event will allow you the opportunity to speak directly with healthcare representatives who can answer your questions and concerns with upcoming enrollment. Door prizes will be offered. The fair is co-sponsored by United University Professions, CSEA and the Human Resources Office. For more information, contact Linda O’Branski at 607-777-4382 or uup@binghamton.edu.
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Upcoming Events
United University Professions (UUP), Binghamton Chapter invites faculty and professional staff to “FALL FROLIC.”
Wednesday, October 26, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mandela Room, University Union
Join us for hot hors d’oeuvres, mini pastries, beverages, and good company.
Music will be provided by the Harpur Jazz Conspiracy Quartet.
There will be an opportunity during this event for members to directly ask questions to the UUP statewide chief negotiator, Bret Benjamin, as part of the festivities.
This is a members-only event. Membership cards
will be available at the door to join UUP.
Please RSVP to Linda O’Branski, Chapter Assistant, by Wednesday, October 19, at 777-4382 or email uup@binghamton.edu.
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Sign up for student debt clinics:
Time is running out to sign up for UUP student debt clinics in October to learn more about the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and income-driven repayment plans.
UUP members already enrolled in PSLF or are about to enroll can learn more about a limited waiver—that ends Oct. 31—to get previous student loan payments counted toward forgiveness, even if the borrower was not enrolled in PSLF at the time they made those payments.
Clinics will be offered:
Oct. 21: 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Oct. 22: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m
Click HERE to register
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Contingent Concerns
Negotiation town halls focusing on contingent concerns: Contingent employees can learn how UUP fights for contingents in new contract negotiations with the state at virtual town hall seminars on Oct. 26 and Oct. 27.
The seminars are open to members and non-members. The sessions will focus on UUP’s bargaining efforts to improve the working conditions of contingent employees. The presentations will be led by UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin and Counsel to President Elizabeth Hough.
These dates are:
October 26: 7 PM to 9 PM, register HERE
October 27: 12 PM to 2 PM, register HERE
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2023 Legislative Agenda
2023 Legislative Agenda Town Hall: 2023 Legislative Agenda Town Hall Registration Form
The first session will be held this Friday, 10/21, at noon second session will be held next Tuesday, 10/25 at 6 PM
If you are unable to attend either of these meetings you can submit ideas for UUP’s Legislative Agenda through our online portal HERE
We had many successes last year due to the hard work of our members. And we have even greater opportunities to move our institutions forward if we work together. I encourage you to be active, participate in our advocacy efforts, and add your voice in advocating for our union and our common interests. Your ideas and suggestions are critical for us to create a comprehensive agenda that will gather political support across New York
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Lea Webb
Join Lea Webb & UUP for:
Canvass to Win in Cortland
Saturday, Oct 22nd at 12 Noon
129 Port Watson St – Cortland
( Democratic Headquarters)
Big push to” KnocK Every Door” in Cortland
(We will be canvassing for Josh Riley for Congress as well )
Lea Webb will be there to Join Us
Pizza & Snacks
Bring a Friend Join the Fun
Link: https://bit.ly/CanvassToWin22
Sponsored by United University Professions and Other Community & Labor Friends
If you have questions, call 607-238-9452 or 607-444-5522
2022-23 Calendar
Fall 2022 Executive Board Meetings – UUW-324
Wednesday, September 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 9, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 7, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Spring 2023 Executive Board Meetings – UUW-324
Wednesday, February 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – May Thank You Luncheon
Fall Frolic – Mandela Room
Wednesday, October 26, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
University-Wide Benefits Fair – Mandela Room
Thursday, November 17, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fall 2022 Labor Management Meetings (Only Officers Attend) AD-606
Monday, September 26, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, October 24, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, November 28, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (President Attending)
Monday, December 26, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Spring 2023 Labor Management Meetings (Only Officers Attend)-AD-606
Monday, January 23, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, February 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, March 27, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, April 24, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (President Attending)
Monday, May 22, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, June 26, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, July 24, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 28, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Beat the Winter Blues, Wednesday
March 15, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Mandela Room
UUP Delegate Assembly Meetings
October 14-15, 2022 – Fall Delegate Assembly Meeting, Albany Hilton, Albany, NY
April 21-22, 2023 – Spring Delegate Assembly Meeting, Crowne Plaza-Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY
Negotiations Virtual Town Halls
Colleagues,
Good news! Contract negotiations between UUP and the State are set to begin this Friday (5/27/22).
UUP will be presenting our conceptual proposals—an overview of all the areas of the contract that we intend to bargain in this round—to the State this Friday. These proposals were developed by the Negotiations Team using feedback from members collected via the negotiations survey and virtual town halls, and approved by Chapter leaders on the Negotiations Committee. The proposals will be posted to the UUP Members Only section of the website by 5 pm on Tuesday, May 31.
We want members to know about UUP’s ambitious bargaining agenda—what we’re fighting for and why it matters. UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin and Counsel to the President Elizabeth Hough will be hosting four members-only virtual town halls on June 8 (12 PM & 4 PM) and June 9 (12 PM & 7 PM) to discuss the conceptual proposals. Please join us for one of the town halls by registering here. We ask that you only register for one session so that all members have an opportunity to actively participate.
Thank you to all who shared ideas for negotiations priorities with Bret and the team. With your input, I believe the team has developed a balanced list of priorities that will benefit all UUP members. Please stay tuned for additional opportunities to support the negotiations team statewide and on your campus.
In solidarity,
Frederick E. Kowal, Ph.D.
President
United University Professions
Come advocate for SUNY funding
Come visit the UUP table to get information about the need for additional SUNY funding in this year’s state budget. UUP is fighting for state support to Binghamton University and other SUNY institutions.
Where: Spine A1, located just outside the University Union
When: Wednesday, March 2nd from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Hear from UUP President Fred Kowal at 11:15 am