UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, The week of October 24th has been designated as National Equity Week, to recognize contingent employees. The Buffalo Center Chapter would like to take this opportunity to recognize not only the work of our Contingent members, but also the continued struggles of all contingent members of UUP. At present, any contingent employee may be […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from statewide President Fred Kowal: I am pleased to announce that we have reached two agreements with the State on two issues of great importance to our members. First, last Thursday, we signed off on an agreement that will earn our hospital members who are eligible for overtime pay, […]
Dear Colleagues, Attached is the NYS Department of Labor flyer and FAQs on Paid Leave for COVID 19 Vaccinations. Please note that booster shots are clearly covered within this leave law. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEla3eBR3R0OH8q6hWT-h4b1QBII-adM/view?usp=sharing
Dear Colleagues, The following is a summary of the recent Fall Delegate Assembly attended by 25 of your elected Chapter Delegate Members. With the hope that the coronavirus pandemic is at last burning out, and a good start to the fall semester at SUNY, UUP members can now start planning for the union’s next two […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Contract Negotiations Team under the leadership of Mr. Bret Benjamin is currently seeking your input with regards to the upcoming UUP Contract with the State of New York. In follow up to the recent Chapter Membership Town Hall, you may submit your personal issues of concern to be considered for the […]
Dear Faculty: We are writing to follow-up about our brief workload survey that we sent out in the Spring of this year. Thanks very much to those who took the time to respond. In this email we’d like to report back about some of the responses we received, explain how the Buffalo Center chapter of […]
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the SUNY Distinguished Academy Board, you are invited to the Distinguished Academy Webinar scheduled for Friday, October 29, 2021 from 2:00-4:30 p.m.. The topic will beSustainability of Energy Resources. Register Today Find Out More In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, As we begin preparations for negotiations into our next contract, it is important to identify what issues/concerns are addressed under the NYS Taylor Law, and how they relate to these negotiations. The Public Employees’ Fair Employment Act, commonly known as the Taylor Law, is a labor relations statute covering UUP employees in New […]
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Just a friendly reminder, there is still time to register. Dear Colleagues We are pleased to announce that a virtual Negotiations Townhall meeting for the Buffalo Center Chapter has been scheduled for Friday, October 8th at 12:00 Noon. The Negotiations Townhall meeting will be led by UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin and Counsel to the UUP President Elizabeth Hough. This will […]