Dear Colleagues, Attached for your information are 2 one-page fliers that explain key provisions and gains in our new contract. One highlights major gains in this agreement, while the other shares key provisions for contingents. Hard copies of these are available in the office for those that would like one. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP […]
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Welcome Back Picnic
Dear Colleagues, To celebrate the beginning of a new Academic Year, and the continued support and accomplishments of your Buffalo Center UUP, members are invited to attend a Welcome Back Picnic on: Wednesday, September 20th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP here, […]
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UUP in the News
Dear Colleagues, In case you missed it, please see the following where your Chapters participation in the Labor Day Parade was mentioned in the Buffalo News yesterday. Unions march ‘all as one’ at Labor Day parade (buffalonews.com) Thank You to all those Members who came out in support of this event! In solidarity, Ken KernChapter […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UB Now. Celebration of Life set for Steven ShawPublished August 18, 2023 in UB Now A service celebrating the life of longtime UB staff member Steven L. Shaw will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Student Union Theatre, North Campus. A reception will follow in […]
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Office Hours
Dear Colleagues, Please take note of our revised office hours starting next week, with the exception of Monday, September 4th. The office will be closed in observance of Labor Day. The physical office will be open Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm The physical office will be closed, the virtual office will be open on Fridays, 9am-3pm. In Solidarity, […]
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Member Input Requested
Dear Colleagues, Recently the Chapter has been made aware of Member concerns involving On-Call and Start Dates vs. Hire Dates.
Dear Colleagues, Prior to this semester individual instruction was not permitted under Article 49 and attending courses for free. The campus changed its position and have removed that restriction. The University has removed the exclusion of individual instruction including thesis guidance from the program. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Welcome Back Members!
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the entire UUP Buffalo Center Chapter volunteer members of the Leadership Team who work to support your terms and conditions of employment as a New York State employee working at the university, I would like to extend a warm welcome and best wishes for the upcoming Academic year! Personally, I […]
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We Have a Contract!
Please see the following from statewide President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that UUP’s 2022-2026 contract has overwhelmingly been ratified! I would like to thank the Negotiations Team who spent countless hours away from their jobs and families fighting for the historic gains made during this round of negotiations. I am […]
Dear Colleagues, I would like to strongly encourage you and your family/friends to consider marching with your fellow WNY UUP members in this year’s Labor Day Parade! Monday, September 4th11:00 a.m. – Line Up12:00 Noon – Parade Begins At the corner of Dorrance Avenue & McKinley Parkway, Buffalo FREE Cookout immediately following the Parade in […]