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Darien Lake Discounts

Dear Colleagues, Our “parent” organization NYSUT, has arranged for Darien Lake discounts for UUP members. Six Flags Darien Lake is once again offering discounted tickets to NYSUT members.  NYSUT Days are scheduled for July 5 – July 30, 2021.  Members can use their tickets for any ONE day during that week.  They pick the day that is most convenient […]

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Benefits Webinar

UUP Benefits 101- May 26 (12 pm & 6 pm)

Dear Colleagues, Please join the UUP Benefits Department on May 26 at 12 pm or at 6 pm for a special Benefits 101 Webinar. During the webinar, UUP’s Director of Member Benefits Doreen Bango will share tips for maximizing your benefits. To acknowledge your hard work and dedication, there will be many opportunities to win gift cards […]

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Round 2 Individual Development Award (IDA) – Status update

Dear Colleagues, The UB Individual Development Awards (IDA) committee has completed reviews of the second round of application submissions for the 20-21 FY. People that have requested reimbursement will soon be notified regarding the status of their request. Please note that the central UUP/JLMC office within GOER has requested to review the committee’s recommendations before […]

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Benefits Contract

Reminder: Additional Individual Development Award Funds Available

This message is a reminder that the deadline for submissions for the 2nd round of IDA awards for the 20-21 FY is April 16th. The guidelines that applied to the first round are still in effect. The eligibility of reimbursement has not changed.  Please view the UB HR Individual development award website to learn about program eligibility and the application process. ​ Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo […]

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Additional IDA Funds Available

Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center UUP IDA Committee has identified that there are over $80,000 of unused funds. We would like to give members a second opportunity to submit for award reimbursement. This is a 2nd call/round of submissions. The timeline we can expect is as follows: 3/29/21 – Announce 2nd round for new submissions 4/16/21 – Return applications by close of business. […]

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2020-2021 Individual Development Award Program Paused

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Individual Development Award process (IDA), is paused while NYS and UUP negotiate the criteria for this year’s awards cycle. Once the process is able to resume, we will send an update to campus and to employees that have previously submitted applications for this cycle.​ In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Benefits Webinar

UUP Benefits 101- February 10 (12 pm & 6 pm)

Dear Colleagues, Please join the UUP Benefits Department on February 10 at 12 pm or at 6 pm for a special “I Love my Union Benefits” themed Benefits 101 Webinar. During the webinar, UUP’s Director of Member Benefits Doreen Bango will give you tips for maximizing your benefits. To acknowledge the hard work and dedication of members, […]

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New UUP/NYS Benefit – NYS/UUP Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (NYS/UUP CLEFR) Program

Dear Colleagues, Please see the attached flyer announcing the introduction of the new UUP/NYS Benefit: NYS/UUP Certification and Licensure Exam Fee Reimbursement (NYS/UUP CLEFR) Program o    Reimbursement for job-related and career related exam fees for first time certification, licensure, or designation. o    Maximum reimbursement is $1,000 per program year. o    First program year will cover exams beginning between Jan. 1, […]

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UUP Benefit Trust Fund Group Term Life Insurance Program

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information from Statewide Membership Development Officer, Mr. Tom Hoey: Dear Colleagues, We were informed by UNUM (UUP’s life Insurance carrier) that the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) Life Bureau is requiring that Unum remove all Value Added Services (Worldwide Emergency Travel Assistance, Life Planning Financial and Legal […]

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The Joys of UUP Membership: Benefits 101 Webinar

Dear Colleagues, Please join the UUP Benefits Department on December 16th  at 12 pm or at 6 pm for a Benefits 101 Webinar. During the webinar, UUP’s Director of Member Benefits Doreen Bango will give you tips for maximizing your benefits. In the spirit of the holiday season, there will be many opportunities to win gift […]