Dear Colleagues, In follow up to the Chapter’s recent Open Forum, and to show your continued support for a fair contract and the upcoming May 6th Rally; your Buffalo Center Chapter will be promoting a “Wear Red Week”, the week of May 1st (International Worker’s Day) through Friday, May 5th. We are asking all UUP […]
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Dear Colleagues, Periodically, the University asks employees to provide feedback on Universities Policies. Our members have not disappointed in the past! You all have made this university and its policies better by your contributions. The University has posted a new policy called “Preferred/Chosen Names and Pronouns Policy” that is under review. Please submit your comments […]
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Enraged? Engage!
Dear Colleagues, Thank You to those who were able to participate in the Open Forum that was held earlier today. UUP is entering a critical phase with regards to Contract Negotiations with the State. The question being asked to you is: “What are you now willing to commit to in order to let the State […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center will be participating in supporting this years Variety Club Kids Telethon. You are being asked to support your Chapter’s efforts by purchasing WNY Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO Raffle Tickets. All proceeds to benefit Oishei Children’s Hospital. “Labor In The Community Fundraising Raffle” tickets can be purchased at the UUP […]
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Support for Starbucks Workers
Dear Colleagues, Please see the attached flyer regarding the latest efforts to support Starbucks workers. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Efforts to return the Diefendorf Parking Lot to a Faculty/Staff Only Parking Lot have been ongoing since December of 2019. Both the Buffalo Center and Buffalo Health Sciences Chapters have been pursuing changes throughout various venues during this time. A meeting has been set up to identify “next steps” and discuss additional options […]
Dear Colleagues: Experts will come together on October 19th at Buffalo State College to take part in a roundtable discussion about how racism (direct and indirect) negatively impacts mental health and how to make our mental health care systems more inclusive for all. EVENT – UUP National Mental Health Roundtable: Structural Racism, Generational Trauma, and the Implications for […]
Dear Colleagues, Starbucks Workers United, the union that represents unionized Starbucks locations in New York and across the country, is asking union members and supporters to mark its first anniversary by signing it’s “No Contract, No Coffee Pledge”. Since holding its first organizing meeting in August 2021, Starbucks Workers United has won union elections at […]
Dear Colleagues: I am happy to report a major legislative win that was spearheaded by your union, UUP, at the end of the legislative session. UUP’s advocacy has led to the passage in the State Senate and State Assembly of S8389C & A9523B. This legislation will be an incredible benefit for our contingent and adjunct members. This bill […]
Dear Colleagues, Please join us for the Buffalo March for our Lives rally next Saturday at 10:30am. We will join in solidarity with the other UUP Buffalo chapters to honor the victims/people impacted by the Buffalo massacre. We will meet on the corner of Jefferson & Glenwood at 10:15am. Please make sure to wear your UUP shirt […]