Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Yesterday, I sent the attached letter to Chairman Tisch, Dr. Laursen and Mr. Megna at SUNY. The letter outlines UUP’s continuing concerns regarding SUNY’s reopening plans for the Fall semester. Most notably, the absence of plans for baseline testing of students and faculty as […]
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Committee Call To Action
Colleagues: Recently your Buffalo Center Chapter of UUP has seen success in reestablishing our Chapter Health and Safety Committee due to member interest. The Buffalo Center Chapter would like to do the same with reestablishing local Chapter committees that appear within Statewide UUP. These include: 1. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works to […]
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Labor Day
Dear Colleagues, The Provost announced that classes will be held on Labor Day. In past years UB has always observed Labor Day as a holiday. UUP had no contractual way to prevent this change to the calendar. So what does this mean for you? Per Article 23.5c, if you are a professional or 12 month […]
Dear colleagues, As we collectively pursue answers to questions surrounding our health and safety, SUNY’s financial stability, and demand that SUNY hold a virtual public hearing to hear from all of us, we must also prepare to amplify our voices through our next action. SUNY employees across the state are making plans to be heard. That’s why […]
Colleagues, If you have not yet done so, today is your final opportunity to complete the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken KernPresident, Buffalo Center Chapter UUP520 Lee EntranceUB Commons, Suite 108Amherst, NY 14228(716) 276-3377
Colleagues, Please see the following from your statewide Secretary/Treasurer Jeri O’Brien-Losee regarding a statewide UUP webinar for Librarians and Library Professionals: Dear Librarians and Library Professionals, UUP invites you to attend a webinar to discuss campus library issues pertaining to campus reopening in the COVID-19 context. The webinar will take place on Monday, July 13 from 11:30 […]
Colleagues, UUP is hosting two Virtual Town Halls: 1. Assemblywoman Monica Wallace on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 3:00M – 4:00PM. 2. Assemblyman Patrick Burke on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 6:00PM – 7:00PM. Members will be able to gain insight on the current situation, and ask questions regarding funding for New York, including Higher Ed, hospitals and […]
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Survey Reminder
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that if you have not done so yet, please take the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening. The deadline for completing the survey is this Friday, July 3rd. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken Kern President, Buffalo Center […]
Colleagues, Our colleagues in the SUNY Black Faculty and Staff Collective released an open letter “to draw attention to SUNY’s insufficient and ongoing lack of care and concern for Black lives within and beyond its campuses.” UUP stands with our black colleagues in support of this important effort. We encourage all members to read the […]
Dear Colleagues, The most important concern of UUP is the health and safety of our members. I am pleased to announce that the Buffalo Center UUP has reestablished the Chapter’s Health and Safety Committee to help with your concerns and questions regarding working on campus. You can find the list of members, their departments, and […]