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Buffalo Center Chapter Wins Statewide Award​

Dear Colleagues, As part of the Spring Delegate Assembly held this past week, Statewide President Fred Kowal presented the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter with the 3rd place Journalism Award for Best Website.  Thank You to Joe DiDomizio and the Members of the Chapter’s Communications Committee for their work. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter President UUP Buffalo Center

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

UUP Buffalo Center Office Preparations

Dear Colleagues, As the UUP Buffalo Center office begins to transition to returning to campus, please be aware that the office has undergone a thorough cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, to the Morton R. Lane satellite office being discontinued; redesigning of the office space is being made. As a reminder, the physical office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays […]

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

Availability of Disposable Masks

Dear Colleagues, As more of our members plan to return to campus, please note that the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has a supply of free disposable masks that are available to all members. If you are interested in receiving one, please stop by during physical office hours or contact the Chapter Office at 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org​ In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter […]

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Buffalo Center News Health and Safety

UUP Buffalo Center Vaccine Survey

Dear Colleagues, At the risk of “e-mail overload”, I am resending the following e-mail from Fred Kowal and myself with regards to the UUP Buffalo Center Vaccine Survey. This is an opportunity to have your individual voices heard by UUP Central. I would like to again stress the importance of your input influencing your union as […]

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Buffalo Center News

Thank You Shirley Bennett

Dear Colleagues, As the new elected leadership of the Buffalo Center Chapter begins their term, we would like to recognize Associate Professor, Shirley Bennett (Educational Opportunity Center) for her work and dedication to UUP as the Chapter’s Vice-President for Academics for the past 4 years. ​Shirley’s passion for ensuring the Members of our Chapter are being properly represented not just within the […]

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Buffalo Center News

Monday 10:00 a.m. – Virtual Office Hour Discontinued

Dear Colleagues, With plans for the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter office (located at The Commons – Suite 108) to be physically opened to members on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. beginning June 1st; the Monday – 10:00 a.m. “Virtual Office Hour” will be discontinued. The Buffalo Center Chapter Office remains open to members as a “Hybrid Model” […]

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May 31st Virtual Office Hour

Colleagues, Please be advised that the virtual office hour for Monday, May 31st will be CANCELLED in observance of Memorial Day. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Buffalo Center News News Statewide News

Domenic Licata Appointed to Help Lead Statewide Membership Committee

Dear Colleagues, It is with great pride to announce that our very own Buffalo Center Chapter Membership Development Officer, Domenic Licata; has recently been appointed by the UUP Statewide Executive Board to be the new Vice-Chair of UUP’s Statewide Membership Committee. Domenic’s tireless efforts on improving the methods and processes for reaching out to both existing and potential members of UUP has […]

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Contract Statewide News

Delayed Pay Raises Update

Please see the following information from statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues,  As promised, I am sharing the information we received late yesterday from the Office of the State Comptroller regarding our long-delayed negotiated 2020 salary increases, and those raises we are due for this year. The dates we will receive the money we are owed by the State […]

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Benefits Webinar

UUP Benefits 101- May 26 (12 pm & 6 pm)

Dear Colleagues, Please join the UUP Benefits Department on May 26 at 12 pm or at 6 pm for a special Benefits 101 Webinar. During the webinar, UUP’s Director of Member Benefits Doreen Bango will share tips for maximizing your benefits. To acknowledge your hard work and dedication, there will be many opportunities to win gift cards […]