SAVE THE DATE UUP Buffalo Center ChapterWelcome Back Meeting(with your UUP Statewide Officers) Tuesday, September 21st, 202111:30 am – 1:30 pmStudent Union Theater Agenda to follow
Author: Kristen
Dear Colleagues, As you might expect, between the vaccination discussions going on with SUNY and the incredible report issued by the Attorney General, it’s been a crazy day. However, I wanted to get this information out to you — as late as it may be. After very hectic negotiations, I am pleased to report that […]
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SUNY Telecommuting Policy
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has obtained a copy of the SUNY Telecommuting Policy (dated August 2nd, 2021) which was referred to by the university in an e-mail from Mark Coldren’s office earlier today. You can view it here . The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is looking forward to the university’s development of “…all of […]
Dear Colleagues, The governor’s announcement last week regarding mandating vaccines for state employees changes nothing for our members at the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter. UUP and SUNY negotiated a new COVID testing agreement that went into effect on July 1, 2021. It stipulates (in part) that those who show proof of vaccination will be exempt […]
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Climate Change Rally
Dear Colleagues, Join UUP and our coalition partners, the New York Youth Climate Leaders, in Albany, on August 6th, at 1:30 PM in West Capitol Park (across from 89 Washington Ave) to participate in a rally to protest the inaction on climate change and demand that the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System divest from fossil fuel stocks. With […]
Dear Colleagues, Parking and Transportation Services is now accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Transportation Services. Effective transportation and mobility services are an important component of campus life, and reside under the purview of the Parking and Transportation Services department at the University at Buffalo. This position will oversee the Campus Transit Services contract […]
Dear Colleagues, Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that […]
Dear Colleagues, Please note, the UUP Buffalo Center physical office will be closed this Thursday, July 22nd, we will be open virtually. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, UUP received word from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) that the grace period for the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) 2020 plan year has been extended. This is a change that UUP and other state employee unions pressed for in an April meeting with GOER representatives. The current grace period ended […]
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Increased Office Hours
Dear Colleagues, Beginning August 1st, 2021; the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Office will be open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In addition, we will bring back the Monday morning 10:00 a.m. Virtual Office hour beginning Monday, August 9th. In Solidarity, Ken Kern Chapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center