Dear Colleagues, All members are invited to join a special Zoom meeting with Fred Kowal on Friday, October 17 at 12:00 PM. Fred will share insights on how current and upcoming federal legislation is shaping New York State and SUNY campuses—both now and in the years ahead. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from […]
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Dear Chapter Leadership and Members, UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for September 23rd and September 25, 2025. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. The part 2 workshop will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm which will cover union […]
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Happy Hour
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to invite all members and any university UUP associated employee to a Happy Hour scheduled for Thursday, September 18th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, September 17th. Looking forward to seeing you then! Best, Kat KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Update: Welcome Back Picnic
Dear Colleagues, We have scheduled the UUP picnic for Thursday, September 11, but need to notify you all that we have some last minute changes resulting from our landlords prohibiting us from cooking on site. We’re happy to announce that the picnic will go on and Subways Subs out of the UB commons will be […]
Dear Colleagues, As the new academic year gets underway, UUP members are seeing the introduction of ever more artificial intelligence applications into our workplaces. Join us for an update and discussion of how these applications could impact our work and how our rights as UUP members apply to the introduction of AI platforms and programs. We’ll […]
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9/11: Welcome Back Picnic
Dear Colleagues, To celebrate the beginning of a new Academic Year, and the continued support and accomplishments of your Buffalo Center UUP, members are invited to attend a Welcome Back Picnic on: Thursday, September 11th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP no later than Monday, September […]
Dear Colleagues, Time is running out for you to sign up for the Contract Negotiations Listening Tour. There certainly are issues to discuss at this meeting including Contingent Faculty Member Contracts; Academic Freedom; salary equity; DEI protections; intellectual property; AI in Higher Education; future federal/NYS/SUNY funding; Professional employee path to promotion; Telecommuting; health care premiums […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th @ 12:00 pm. The agenda is attached. Please submit your questions in advance and RSVP your attendance (By Friday, September 5th) to the following link: https://forms.gle/wv47oXhYpmzCDfdH7 After membership verification, you will be provided a Zoom link to attend the meeting. Best, […]
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Labor Day Parade
Dear Colleagues, I would like to strongly encourage you and your family/friends to consider marching with your fellow WNY UUP members in this year’s Labor Day Parade! Monday, September 1st10:00 a.m. – Line Up11:00 a.m. – Parade BeginsAt the corner of Dorrance Avenue & McKinley Parkway, Buffalo Line up begins at 10AM, and the parade begins at 11AM. We ask all marchers to park their cars […]
Dear Colleagues, In preparation for the upcoming contract negotiations, UUP will be hosting a series of virtual meetings across the state. Our Chapter is scheduled for August 27 at Noon. Please register via this registration link. The UUP Contract Committee has also asked that you complete the following survey – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BuffaloUUPCONTRACT It’s important that we build plans […]