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Budget Employment Financial Planning Membership

Discretionary Funds for 2021

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 […]

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Contract Employment Meeting Membership

Reminder: CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS – Chapter Town Hall Meeting

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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Employment

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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Contract Employment Membership

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

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Employment

Job Posting: UB Parking & Transportation Services-Assistant Director

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 […]

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Buffalo Center News Contract Employment Professionals

College Review Panel Call Out

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 […]

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Employment Event Webinar Work Load

Workshop #3/3: Performance Management in the COVID Era

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 […]

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Employment

Buffalo Center DSI/Salary Compression Roster

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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Employment Health and Safety

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 […]

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Employment Uncategorized

UUP Salary Compression Intake Form

Dear Colleagues, With the anticipated inclusion of DSI/Compression salary increases in the March 17th paychecks, I wanted to remind you that UUP Central is looking for your input with regards to the negotiated compression adjustment benefit. I encourage you to use the UUP Intake Form at the link below to provide UUP Central with information or voice any […]