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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

• Attention Members Who Park in Jarvis Lot BOctober 7, 2026
  In preparation for the new Engineering AI building scheduled for construction in 2028, the Jarvis B parking lot will be closed for the entire day on October 12, 2026 to allow for a radar scan of underground utilities. Alternate parking has been arranged at the Bookstore lot, which will be… Read more: Attention Members Who Park in Jarvis Lot B
• Tomorrow, Your UUP Contract Shows Up in Your PaycheckOctober 6, 2026
  Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow, take a close look at your paycheck. You are about to see what collective bargaining looks like in dollars and cents. The first across the board salary increase of our new UUP agreement with New York State takes effect in the October 7 paycheck: 4.5%. That is… Read more: Tomorrow, Your UUP Contract Shows Up in Your Paycheck
• Virtual Office Closed Wednesday, Oct 7 – Friday, October 9October 4, 2026
  All, This week, the majority of our Chapter Officers will be attending the Statewide Delegate Assembly (DA) in Albany. As a result, our office will be closed from Wednesday, October 7 through Friday, October 9. During this time, you may email me directly at uupkatkielar@pm.me. I will do my best… Read more: Virtual Office Closed Wednesday, Oct 7 – Friday, October 9
• Buffalo State Invitation: Community on CampusSeptember 30, 2026
  All, UUP Buffalo State Chapter has invited all of our members to attend “Community on Campus” on Tuesday, October 6th from 6 pm – 8 pm at the Buffalo State University Alumni Center. This is a great place to engage in conversations to pull us all together when it seems… Read more: Buffalo State Invitation: Community on Campus
• Long Term Care Protection/Life Insurance WorkshopSeptember 29, 2026
  All, UUP Members what if one policy could help protect your family, build cash value, and help cover you if you ever need long-term care — with no medical exam and guaranteed acceptance? Join us for an educational webinar on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:00pm where experts from M3… Read more: Long Term Care Protection/Life Insurance Workshop

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