UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, Act now to help UUP and SUNY fight for crucial funding through a new federal stimulus to fight COVID-19 and protect workers, students, faculty, and the populations we serve. Brothers and Sisters, please add your voice to the thousands of other UUP members advocating to keep our union strong and to protect SUNY. […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP will be celebrating Earth Day with three days of action: UUP is joining our students, colleagues, and coalition partners across the globe for three days of #EarthDay action, beginning on April 22. As part of UUP’s continued partnerships with the US Youth Climate Strike and the March for Science, UUP is encouraging members to get involved with […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the information below from the State Board of Elections regarding absentee ballot voting for the June 23rd primaries. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Given Covid’s impact on enrollment and budgets, we want to make sure that if you have been sent a non-renewal notice, that you understood what the letter means for you, and that you consider your options. Under Article 32 of the Contract, a part-time term adjunct must be given 45 calendar days-notice prior […]
Hello, An updated UUP COVID-19: Q&A has been posted on uupinfo.org and is attached for your information. Note that the Governor has directed that non-essential state employees will continue to work from home through 11:59 PM, April 29. Thank you and be well, In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for attachment
The University cannot unilaterally impose a dress code. Dress codes are a term and condition of employment that must be negotiated with UUP before it can be implemented. A dress code is a requirement to wear a specific type of clothing, e.g. you must wear a tie, or khaki pants to work. Another way to […]
Colleagues, We are aware that many of you have worked many extra hours over the last few weeks working to move your courses online. UUP Central is currently in talks with both SUNY, and GOER (Governor’s Office of Employee Relations) in the hopes of developing a Memo of Understanding in order to have you compensated for this extra work. While this is […]
All, We have exciting news that the Financial Wellness Workshops offered by Voya are still being put on, but they will be offered only on Zoom. In conversations with Voya representatives, they wanted to provide relevant information to today’s time to meet your needs. I have had a preview of the information and know that […]
Dear UUP Members – We have two members only benefit announcements we would like to share. Special Enrollment for MetLife Legal Plans During uncertain times we know that now more than ever our members are concerned about their health and personal finances. We want to help our members navigate these challenging times by allowing a special […]