Please see the following message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal Dear Colleagues, Bargaining and enforcing our contract is arguably the most important thing that UUP does as a union. Our contract reflects the fact that UUP is the most diverse and comprehensive higher education union in the country. In addition to ensuring salary increases, it establishes rights and protections for workers, including due […]
Category: Contract
Please see the following message from statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal Dear Colleagues, Bargaining and enforcing our contract is arguably the most important thing that UUP does as a union. Our contract reflects the fact that UUP is the most diverse and comprehensive higher education union in the country. In addition to ensuring salary […]
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 UUP Members, Tomorrow’s July 30 paycheck will look a little brighter for many of you and it’s all thanks to the power of union solidarity. Under the hard-fought 2022–2026 UUP contract, many of our members will receive: Adjunct Faculty—Take Note: This fall also brings long-overdue progress in compensation for our part-time faculty. UUP has […]
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 […]
Dear Colleagues, In follow up to the initial contract negotiations survey, you are able to access this digitally at: Yes! Count on me to stand with my union for a strong, fair contract! In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Your Buffalo Center Chapter has received the first, of what we expect to be many opportunities to let your voice be heard regarding the upcoming Contract Negotiations. Available now in the Chapter Office is a survey where you can identify the top 3 issues you wish to see addressed as part of the […]
Dear Colleagues, While Article 19 of your contract applies to all UUP dues-paying members and protects your Disciplinary Rights, your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wants to remind Faculty of their Academic Rights, including those under the Contract and under State and Federal Laws. We will also discuss privacy concerns in the workplace and applicable policies […]
Dear Colleagues, Article 19 of your contract applies to all UUP dues-paying members and protects your Disciplinary Right. Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a workshop via Zoom: “Discipline and Rights Under the UUP Contract”Tuesday, February 4thNoon – via Zoom We will explore and discuss Article 19 of the Contract, including a discussion […]
Dear Colleagues, Our new Negotiated Contract outlines all the potential upcoming dates for your salary increases and bonus payments. As a Member of UUP, you are not restricted to just these negotiated dates. Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a workshop via Zoom: “The Search For More Money”Thursday, March 7thNoon – via Zoom […]