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United University Professions (UUP), a state-wide local of New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), is the bargaining unit for faculty and professional staff members employed by the State University of New York (SUNY) at all of its campuses and health sciences centers.
Your union not only negotiates the employment contract, but it also studies and recommends improvements to working life, attempts to correct problems, address injustices, and assure that all members receive their guaranteed rights and due process. This is accomplished through political activism, campus programs, and the many benefits available to members.
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Latest Updates
- Office Closure – Monday and TuesdayDear Colleagues, Please be advised that the Buffalo Center Chapter Office in the Commons will be closed on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17. We will be available by phone and email, please contact 716-276-3377 or uupkatkielar@pm.me Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
- Upcoming Chapter WorkshopsColleauges, Please consider signing up for the following chapter workshops in March.Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center ————————————————- UUP Professionals Workplace Survey Results Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Over the last year UUP Central has had a survey out to all Chapters across the state asking… Read more: Upcoming Chapter Workshops
- 2/25: General Membership MeetingDear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 @ 12:00 pm. The agenda is attached. Please note that you will be voting on The Chapter’s Proposed Budget. Please RSVP your attendance through the registration form.… Read more: 2/25: General Membership Meeting
- Reminder: UUP Individual Development Awards: Submit Applications for 2025–2026 by February 20, 2026Application deadline is Friday, February 20th Greetings, The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA), and the committee is now accepting application submissions for activity between July 2, 2025, and July 1, 2026. This program is intended to assist… Read more: Reminder: UUP Individual Development Awards: Submit Applications for 2025–2026 by February 20, 2026
- UUP’s Analysis of the Executive BudgetColleagues, UUP has concluded their detailed analysis of the NYS Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 by the Governor. This covers the typical spending areas but also includes more policy-related proposals as well. We want to recognize Chris Black, Director of Legislative and Political Affairs, to Julia Zaremba, Legislative Representative, and… Read more: UUP’s Analysis of the Executive Budget