Colleagues, I’m reaching out to ask for your participation in the 2026 WNY Membership Organizing Drive (MOD), taking place August 19–22. This initiative focuses on greeting non‑member colleagues in our chapter and inviting them to join UUP. It’s apaid opportunity to help strengthen our membership base and support our union’s long‑term organizing goals. Teams of […]
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Colleagues, On Wednesday the Chapter Board has made some decisions that the membership should be aware of. 1) Kevin Ragland has resigned from Treasurer effective June 1. Kevin has been outstanding in this position and we are sorry to see him go. We wish him all the best. Thank you Kevin for your years of […]
Colleagues, Yesterday Fred Kowal sent out this message regarding the contract. I apologize for any duplication of emails, but wanted everyone to see this message. There are good feelings that we are nearing the end of contract negotiations. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and continue to send warm thoughts to our colleagues serving on the […]
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Member in Need of Donated Time
Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note – the intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleagues, The Individual Development Awards (IDA) Committee has reviewed submitted applications and made their recommendations to the NYS Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (OER) inAlbany. The committee is still awaiting OER’s review response. When that response is received, applicants will be notified by UB Human Resources. For other frequently asked questions, please visit https://uuphost.org/buffalo/individualdevelopment-awards/ Warmly, […]
Colleauges, Please join us this Wednesday, May 13 at 1 pm via zoom to interact with Fred Kowal, statewide UUP President, on contract negotiations. Bring your questions and your concerns! Registration is required for this event to verify membership and for you to receive the Zoom connection information. Registration form Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo […]
Colleagues, Fred Kowal will also be zooming into Buffalo Center Chapter on May 13th @ 1pm. Registration form For those that are unable to attend the May 13th session, there is a statewide contract update. Please see the information below Best,Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE Contract Negotiations are heating up! We remain […]
Colleagues, Please join us on May 13 at 1 pm via zoom to interact with Fred Kowal, statewide UUP President, on contract negotiations. Bring your questions and your concerns! Registration is required for this event to verify membership and for you to receive the Zoom connection information. Registration form Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Member in Need of Donated Time
Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note – the intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleagues, Please join us on May 13 at 1 pm via zoom to interact with Fred Kowal, statewide UUP President, on contract negotiations. Bring your questions and your concerns! Registration is required for this event to verify membership and for you to receive the Zoom connection information. Registration form Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center