Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center has received word from some members, that the identified deadline of October 29th to get DSI self-nominations to supervisors, is after the campus process closes. It is our understanding that the university has informed department heads that units must have recommendations back to central HR by October 15th. Those wishing to […]
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Dear Colleagues This information is being distributed to you to keep you as well informed as possible with regards to Discretionary Funds (DSI) for UUP Members for 2021. The opportunity for Discretionary Funds for UUP members comes from 2 sources: Discretionary Funds Controlled by the university – One half of one percent of UUP payroll […]
Dear Colleagues We are pleased to announce that a virtual Negotiations Townhall meeting for the Buffalo Center Chapter has been scheduled for Friday, October 8th at 12:00 Noon. The Negotiations Townhall meeting will be led by UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin and Counsel to the UUP President Elizabeth Hough. This will be a Members Only event which will provide a critical opportunity to […]
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COVID-related Telecommuting
Dear Colleagues, Please be aware that GOER has extended the term of COVID-specific telecommuting for employees who demonstrate a telecommute need due to COVID-related childcare, elder care and illness. The extension runs through October 12, 2021. This COVID-need telecommuting differs from the SUNY-wide telecommuting Agreement that UB has identified as in effect as of September […]
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Call for Donated Time
Dear 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. In Solidarity, Ken Kern Chapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Parking and Transportation Services is now accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Transportation Services. Effective transportation and mobility services are an important component of campus life, and reside under the purview of the Parking and Transportation Services department at the University at Buffalo. This position will oversee the Campus Transit Services contract […]
Dear Colleagues, The College Review Panel of the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is in need of two Professional members to serve on the Chapter’s College Review Panel. College Review Panel (UUP at large) UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will run election if there are more than seven people interested to be in this committee. Per Appendix A 28 of […]
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center is happy to announce the final in our series of workshops for the Spring 2021 semester: Topic: Performance Management in the COVID EraPresenters: Tara Singer-Blumberg, NYSUT Labor Relations Specialist and UUP Buffalo Center Vice President for Professionals, Kathleen KielarDate: Wednesday, April 14th, 2021Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m. Learn more about the following topics: Performance Programs Performance Evaluations Workload […]
Dear Colleagues, As you are no doubt aware, the university has now distributed 2020 discretionary salary increases and salary compression adjustments to all eligible UUP – represented employees. The roster outlining who received these payments and the amount that each employee received can be found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nu3l_8VrPIC5zJ6EfmSO7henlJ-TnbtR/view?usp=sharing. The roster includes separate columns reflecting the amount each individual received […]
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Time Off for Vaccinations
Dear Colleagues, Since we have yet to hear from HR as of this time, the Buffalo Center Chapter wants to advised you that effective Monday, March 15th, the governor has approved legislation granting state employees time off to receive the COVID -19 vaccination. Here is the link: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-signs-legislation-granting-employees-time-receive-covid-19-vaccination. You are allowed up to 4 hours per shot (utilizing […]