Dear UUP represented employees, There are a few items I wanted to make you aware of, please share widely. TELEMEDICINE UPDATE Effective May 16, 2020 Empire Plan enrollees who use LiveHealth Online, our telemedicine program, will no longer need to enter the coupon code. Instead, when scheduling a visit, they will need to enter their […]
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Holiday Leave
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal, regarding a recent agreement between UUP and the State extending the 2019 Memorial Day and Independence Day Holiday Comp Time extension until December 31st, 2020. In Solidarity,Ken KernChapter President Holiday Leave Memo of Agreement Dear Colleagues, As we continue to deal with […]
Colleagues, We have been able to book an online Pre Retirement Workshop with UUP Retiree Member Services Coordinator, Walter Apple for Thursday, May 28th from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Please see the attached documents for further detailed information.
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Tenure Clock Extension MOA
Please see the following message from Statewide President, Fred Kowal, regarding Tenure Clock Extension: Dear Colleagues, UUP and SUNY have entered a Memorandum of Understanding to address concerns of members about the potential impact of the COIVD 19 crisis on teaching, research, scholarship or other work that could potentially impact upcoming reviews for tenure, permanent […]
Dear Colleagues, I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that if you have not yet signed up for a UUP Tele-Town Hall, I would highly encourage you to do so. After attending yesterdays session, I found the conversation to be very informative and productive. These are member driven conversations with your Statewide […]
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Updated UUP COVID-19 Q & A
Attached is the latest informational Q & A from UUP as of May 7, 2020. Please note:The telecommuting agreement had been extended by agreement with SUNY through close of business July 17, 2020. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, The attached flyer regarding available testing for essential workers was released from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) for distribution. Please share widely. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Continued Federal Advocacy Actions
Dear Colleagues, Please see the latest information from UUP Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal. Note that there is a minor change to our Action Network letter so that non-members, family, and friends can also contact their representatives in support of New York State. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Colleagues, Our advocacy efforts continue […]
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TIAA Live Webinars
Dear Colleagues, Attached are TIAA live webinar opportunities for the month of May. In Solidarity, Kat KielarVP for ProfessionalsUUP Buffalo Center
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Workload and Extra Service
Dear Colleagues, UB HR recently sent out a message that no new extra service assignments will be offered. Extra service is money paid for specific work performed that goes beyond your profession obligation. It is money that is not added to base. While UB can certainly stop offering extra service contracts, please remember that if […]