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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
- 5/7: Chapter PicnicDear Colleagues, Please join your fellow Members to celebrate your union at the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Picnic scheduled for: Wednesday, May 7th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP here, no later than Friday, May 2nd . Members… Read more: 5/7: Chapter Picnic
- Available Resources Regarding Federal PoliciesDear Colleagues, The university’s College of Arts and Sciences has posted “FAQs and Guidance on Federal Policies”, including a printable PDF. It can be found at: https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/faculty-staff/faculty-staff-resources/FAQs-and-Guidance-on-Federal-Policies.html In addition, UUP Central has shared the following link to the National Immigration Legal Services Directory at: https://www.immigrationadvocates.org/legaldirectory In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP… Read more: Available Resources Regarding Federal Policies
- Contract Negotiations Survey: Digital AccessDear Colleagues, In follow up to the initial contract negotiations survey, you are able to access this digitally at: Yes! Count on me to stand with my union for a strong, fair contract! In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
- New Benefits AnnouncementDear Colleagues, Your UUP Benefit Trust Fund Trustees have exciting news to share with you! Starting this spring semester, the BTF scholarship award will be $850.00 a semester. The previous award was$750.00. Also, our active members have a new enhancement to their vision program. On May 1, 2025, the non-plan… Read more: New Benefits Announcement
- Contract Update – Initial Surveys AvailableDear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Chapter has received the first, of what we expect to be many opportunities to let your voice be heard regarding the upcoming Contract Negotiations. Available now in the Chapter Office is a survey where you can identify the top 3 issues you wish to see… Read more: Contract Update – Initial Surveys Available