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The 2026 Contingent Faculty Survey is Open! The AFT Higher Education 2026 Contingent Faculty Survey has launched! The AAUP/AFT “A Blueprint for Strengthening and Transforming Higher Education”, our campaign policy platform, lays out our union’s vision for fighting for job security and dignity in the workplace for all higher education workers. Ending contingent employment and […]
Colleagues, The last week of October is Campus Equity Week which recognizes the contributions of Adjunct Faculty and brings attention to the inequities they face regarding compensation and job security. By participating in Campus Equity Week events we call upon the university to reduce these disparities and treat all employees with the dignity and respect […]
Colleagues, I have a callout for some short-term assistance to prepare for Equity Week (the last week of October). This ad-hoc committee will meet 4 times (twice in September, and twice in October) before Equity Week to brainstorm events to show appreciation and support for contingent employees (members who are not on permanent lines). This […]
Dear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Chapter will be presenting two workshops (one geared towards Academics, and the other geared towards Professional staff) about the Risks and Possibilities that Artificial Intelligence will have upon your work. UUP certainly sees the possibilities of integrating AI into our classrooms and work, but also sees that there are many […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10th, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 pm. The Agenda for this meeting can be found here An important part of this meeting will be the General Membership VOTE on Proposed By-Laws for the UUP […]
Dear Colleagues, Attached for your information are 2 one-page fliers that explain key provisions and gains in our new contract. One highlights major gains in this agreement, while the other shares key provisions for contingents. Hard copies of these are available in the office for those that would like one. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP […]
Dear Colleagues, In follow up the recent UUP Buffalo Center Chapter elections, the Chapter is in need of individuals interested to fill the positions of the Chapter’s Vice President for Academics, and Officer for Contingents. Members are asked to review the positions descriptions below, and consider becoming a Chapter Officer for one of these two […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a Meeting for Academic Members (full time, contingents, and adjuncts) via Zoom on Tuesday, December 6th at Noon The purpose of this meeting is to have open discussions on a variety of Academic Concerns involving, but not limited to: In addition to having Matt Kibler […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues, Contract negotiations are underway, and we want to make sure that every UUP member is educated and involved. Please join us for an upcoming Contingent Faculty Negotiations Town Hall to learn about the status of UUP/New York State contract negotiations and ask […]
Dear Colleagues, In follow up to the General Membership Meeting of last month, the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is currently looking for Members to become more involved with the Chapter. There are both immediate and long-range plans for continuing and improving the work of the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter, focusing on ensuring the terms and conditions […]