Dear Colleagues, Please see the information below from the State Board of Elections regarding absentee ballot voting for the June 23rd primaries. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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TIAA Financial Consultant Meetings
Dear Colleagues, Given Covid’s impact on enrollment and budgets, we want to make sure that if you have been sent a non-renewal notice, that you understood what the letter means for you, and that you consider your options. Under Article 32 of the Contract, a part-time term adjunct must be given 45 calendar days-notice prior […]
Hello, An updated UUP COVID-19: Q&A has been posted on uupinfo.org and is attached for your information. Note that the Governor has directed that non-essential state employees will continue to work from home through 11:59 PM, April 29. Thank you and be well, In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for attachment
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Tracking Hours
Colleagues, We are aware that many of you have worked many extra hours over the last few weeks working to move your courses online. UUP Central is currently in talks with both SUNY, and GOER (Governor’s Office of Employee Relations) in the hopes of developing a Memo of Understanding in order to have you compensated for this extra work. While this is […]
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Financial Wellness Seminars – VOYA
All, We have exciting news that the Financial Wellness Workshops offered by Voya are still being put on, but they will be offered only on Zoom. In conversations with Voya representatives, they wanted to provide relevant information to today’s time to meet your needs. I have had a preview of the information and know that […]
Dear UUP Members – We have two members only benefit announcements we would like to share. Special Enrollment for MetLife Legal Plans During uncertain times we know that now more than ever our members are concerned about their health and personal finances. We want to help our members navigate these challenging times by allowing a special […]
Colleagues, Hello. I hope this message finds you well. The recently signed CARES Act (Coronavirus Aide, Relief, and Economic Security Act) enacts some changes to our Health Care Spending Account. Specifically, Over-the-counter drugs and medicines can be paid for or reimbursed without a doctor’s prescription. Menstrual care products are now considered a qualified medical expense and are eligible for payment or reimbursement. […]
Note that later last night it was announced that the Federal government has extended federal social distancing guidelines until April 30. Colleagues, So much has been occurring in the past couple weeks and there are times when I fear that those of us at the statewide level and at many chapters simply can’t keep up […]
Dear Colleagues, Hello all. We’ve received many questions from colleagues about stopping deductions from their paychecks for the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) and NYS-Ride. Here’s information we received from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations: Dependent Care Advantage Account Employees can stop their DCAA deductions or change their election amounts if they experience an […]