UUP Buffalo CenterJanuary 2026 News Colleagues, I want to welcome you all back to campus and hope that you are rested and prepared for an active Spring Semester! My first semester as Chapter President has been a whirlwind as I’ve settled into this role. Our chapter’s success depends on the active participation of our members. Whether you […]
Wear red day is on Wednesday, February 4th Colleagues, We have a start date! UUP and the State will meet on February 4 to begin negotiating a new contract. Register for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, February 3rd, to kick-off contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team. Other ways to stay informed and be involved: In […]
Colleagues, The following policies are now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: The policies are available to review from now through February 24, 2026 and comment can be made on the respective policy page. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleagues, Due to the weather, the physical office in the Commons will be closed today, Thursday, January 22, 2026. We are working remotely, please call or email – 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleagues, I’m sharing the following information to ensure you are fully informed about the Discretionary Funds (DSI) available to UUP members for 2025. These funds are established through UUP contract negotiations (July 2, 2022 – July 1, 2026) and are distributed by the university. Under the contract, one‑half of one percent (0.5%) of UUP payroll […]
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center Office will be closed on Monday, January 19th in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In Solidarity, Kathleen KielarPresident, UUP Buffalo Center Chapter
Dear Colleagues, UPP strongly condemns the unjust and ongoing detention of UB medical researcher Shogvi Huseynov by ICE and CBP. On January 7, 2026, Dr. Huseynov was detained after mistakenly making a wrong turn at the Peace Bridge—a common occurrence in Buffalo’s border city—and immediately attempting to reenter the U.S. from the Canadian checkpoint. Despite […]
BeyondMed Join us to learn more about an exclusive UUP Members only benefit regarding Beyond Med on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 12:00pm. There will be a chance to win gift cards! As a UUP member you have discounts on elective and cosmetic services that other health plans leave out. You have access to a premier […]
Colleagues, We are seeking two members to serve on the College Committee on Professional Evaluation (per Appendix 28 of the UUP Contract). This committee plays a critical role in the review process when a professional employee receives an unsatisfactory evaluation and chooses to appeal. Nominations will be accepted until January 16th. Once we have all the candidates, we will hold […]
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 eligible employees in the UUP bargaining unit in developing their full […]