Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has received word that telecommuting has been extended to 12/31/22 as per the attached. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for attachment
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Vacation Day Cap Update
Dear Colleagues, As a reminder, the vacation day cap (40 days) will be put back into place on January 1, 2023. “Any such unused excess vacation credits as of the close of business on December 31st, 2022 will be forfeited by employees.” The MOU signed between UUP and SUNY is attached. It is not expected […]
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UUP Labor Day Parade
Dear Colleagues, You and your families are invited to celebrate with unions from across WNY and attend this year’s Labor Day Parade in South Buffalo. It is scheduled for Monday, September 5th, 2022 Line Up – 11:00 a.m. – In the past we have met at Abbott Road and Lakewood Parade Starts at 12:00 Noon –Proceeds […]
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Buffalo Bisons Game
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is planning on gathering for a Buffalo Bisons Baseball Game: Friday, August 26th vs. Columbus 7:00 p.m. Friday Night Bash – Fireworks Tickets are $12 each. To secure a block of tickets at this discounted rate, please RSVP by Friday, August 19th to: Devin Zimmer devinzim@buffalo.edu 645-0647 You may also contact […]
Dear Colleagues, Please join me in welcoming your new Labor Relations Specialist, Mr. Matt Kibler! Wednesday, August 17th UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeUB Commons Suite 10810:00 a.m. – Noon Coffee, Tea, and Donuts will be available! In solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Pre-Retirement Workshop
Dear Colleagues, UUP Central has scheduled a 2 part Pre-Retirement Workshop for the month of August. These are scheduled for Tuesday evening August 9th (Part 1 will cover Healthcare /Medicare) and Thursday evening August 11th (Part 2 will cover Union benefits dental/vision). They split the workshop over two days to cover the topics in an […]
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7/28: Physical Office Closed
Dear Colleagues, Due to unforeseen circumstances, the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Physical Office will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 7/28, we will be open virtually. Please call or email: 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org. Thank you. In solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Contract Negotiations Update
Please see the following from UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin: Dear Colleagues, I’m writing to update you on the progress of UUP’s current contract negotiations with New York State. Most notably, UUP has received conceptual proposals from New York State. The State’s proposals, which sketch out their priorities for this round of bargaining, have been posted […]
Dear Colleagues, There are currently two (2) vacancies for UUP Buffalo Center Professional staff on the Chapter’s College Review Panel. As a result, the Chapter is seeking reaching out to our Professional staff Members to see if you are interested in becoming a part of this group. Please read the verbiage below regarding the composition of the committee, the anticipated […]
Dear Colleagues, At our most recent Formal Labor Management Meeting, concerns were brought to the attention of the administration regarding university exclusions to the Article 49 Provision. The UUP Buffalo Center was pleased to be informed late last week that “…the Provost has approved a change to UB’s implementation of the Article 49 provision. Beginning […]