UUP Buffalo CenterColleagues, The winter months can be very difficult for our members of our community as they deal with rising costs of food, heating, and other family expenses. We would like to call your attention to a few programs that UB is sponsoring that you and/or your department can get involved with. UB Adopt-A-Family Program […]
I am pleased to invite you to a new webinar, “Get the Most Out of Your NYSHIP Benefits.” Join UUP Health Care Specialist James Carroll and I for valuable information about the NYSHIP Empire Plan, including how your health plan works, how to navigate your benefits, and where to find answers when you need them. […]
The deadline to enroll in the MetLife dental plan is Saturday, October 31, 2026. If you miss this deadline, you will not be able to make this change until September 1, 2027. To enroll, please visit the UUP website. The enrollment form is located on the main page. If you do not have your new […]
This is a reminder that the Workplace Violence and Bullying Prevention Training is due on October 31st. It is a university directive that this training be completed. If you have not completed it, you have a short window to do so. Instructions to complete the training depend on your appointment type. To make it easier […]
The 2026 Contingent Faculty Survey is Open! The AFT Higher Education 2026 Contingent Faculty Survey has launched! The AAUP/AFT “A Blueprint for Strengthening and Transforming Higher Education”, our campaign policy platform, lays out our union’s vision for fighting for job security and dignity in the workplace for all higher education workers. Ending contingent employment and […]
Colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention that University Police will be hosting a Town Hall on October 28, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm in Diefendorf Hall on the South Campus. This event is intended to provide students, staff, and faculty with an opportunity to share their public safety concerns directly with […]
Colleagues, The last week of October is Campus Equity Week which recognizes the contributions of Adjunct Faculty and brings attention to the inequities they face regarding compensation and job security. By participating in Campus Equity Week events we call upon the university to reduce these disparities and treat all employees with the dignity and respect […]
Colleagues, We have added a new workshop to our line up of workshops for the Fall Semester – Our Rights and AI. Our union has made significant strides this year to codify AI labor protections for UUP employees. Join UUP to learn about our contractual and legal rights around AI, to discuss how we can […]
Colleagues, As part of our UUP Buffalo Center’s recognition and celebration of Equity Week, beginning Monday, October 26, we will be hosting a “Paint-A-Bull” activity. The Bull, located to the right of the Student Union, will serve as our canvas for a collaborative display promoting equity, diversity, inclusion, and support for our community. Together, we […]
All, The next General Membership meeting with be October 22, 2026 at Noon and will take place via Zoom. Zoom link information: Meeting URL: https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/97620767677?pwd=kbevH2MYwsY2MHILW1cUZjLoAqVzmB.1&from=addon Meeting ID: 976 2076 7677 Passcode: 242349 Agenda: ⬜ State of Buffalo Center Chapter Bargaining Unit ⬜ UUP Buffalo Center Office Location Update ⬜ Chapter […]