UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal regarding an update on the 2% salary increases: Colleagues, I wanted to pass along information about our delayed 2020 pay raises, but thought it to be appropriate to wait until we had more definitive information. Several days ago, the Governor officially announced that the […]
Dear Colleagues, This is a reminder that the Buffalo Center Chapter will be having the final in our series of workshops for the Spring 2021 semester next week: 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 […]
This message is a reminder that the deadline for submissions for the 2nd round of IDA awards for the 20-21 FY is April 16th. The guidelines that applied to the first round are still in effect. The eligibility of reimbursement has not changed. Please view the UB HR Individual development award website to learn about program eligibility and the application process. Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo […]
Please see the following message from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, Despite a long weekend of advocacy, there still is no final New York State budget, though some parts of it are settling into place. We hope to have a full analysis to share with you by the end of the week. In the […]
Dear Colleagues, Just released by UUP Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: I am pleased to inform you that we have just reached agreement with GOER to extend the state-wide telecommuting agreement through Friday, July 2, 2021. We understand that GOER is sending notice of the multi-union agreement to all state agencies, including SUNY this afternoon. Now, let’s […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]