Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center is happy to announce the final in our series of workshops for the Spring 2021 semester: Topic: Performance Management in the COVID EraPresenters: Tara Singer-Blumberg, NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist and UUP Buffalo Center Vice President for Professionals, Kathleen KielarDate: Wednesday, April 14th, 2021Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the following topics: Performance Programs Performance Evaluations Workload […]
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Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center UUP IDA Committee has identified that there are over $80,000 of unused funds. We would like to give members a second opportunity to submit for award reimbursement. This is a 2nd call/round of submissions. The timeline we can expect is as follows: 3/29/21 – Announce 2nd round for new submissions 4/16/21 – Return applications by close of business. […]
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Invest In SUNY
Dear Colleagues, With a week left before New York State’s budget deadline, the time is now for the state Legislature to fund a real recovery for our communities by investing in SUNY. Across our state, SUNY is the center of regional economic and educational activity, moving us towards a better future. UUP and SUNY cannot […]
Dear Colleagues, As a result of member requests, UUP Central is extending the deadline for submitting forms to May 1, 2021. It is hoped that this will better enable you to send your questions and comments to UUP Central. You are encouraged to use the UUP Intake Form at the link below to provide information or voice any questions […]
Dear Colleagues, This is a final reminder for Academic Staff to take advantage of the Academic Workload Survey. In response to further identify academic staff’s individual concerns about workload, your Buffalo Center Chapter has worked with UUP’s Research Department, and has developed a survey for Academic members to complete. I would like to encourage everyone to complete this survey no later than Friday, March 26th. […]
Dear Colleagues, Chapter Election Ballots were mailed out to all members this week. As a reminder, your ballot must be received in the election post office box by 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 2021. Ballot counting will begin at 10:00 a.m. on April 27, 2021. If you did not receive a ballot, or need a replacement […]
Dear Colleagues, As you are no doubt aware, the university has now distributed 2020 discretionary salary increases and salary compression adjustments to all eligible UUP – represented employees. The roster outlining who received these payments and the amount that each employee received can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nu3l_8VrPIC5zJ6EfmSO7henlJ-TnbtR/view?usp=sharing. The roster includes separate columns reflecting the amount each individual received […]
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Time Off for Vaccinations
Dear Colleagues, Since we have yet to hear from HR as of this time, the Buffalo Center Chapter wants to advised you that effective Monday, March 15th, the governor has approved legislation granting state employees time off to receive the COVID -19 vaccination. Here is the link: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-granting-employees-time-receive-covid-19-vaccination. You are allowed up to 4 hours per shot (utilizing […]
Dear Colleagues, With the anticipated inclusion of DSI/Compression salary increases in the March 17th paychecks, I wanted to remind you that UUP Central is looking for your input with regards to the negotiated compression adjustment benefit. I encourage you to use the UUP Intake Form at the link below to provide UUP Central with information or voice any […]
Dear Colleagues, This is a reminder for Academic Staff to take advantage of the Academic Workload Survey. In response to further identify academic staff’s individual concerns about workload, your Buffalo Center Chapter has worked with UUP’s Research Department, and has developed a survey for Academic members to complete. I would like to encourage everyone to complete this survey no later than Friday, March 26th. Here […]