Dear Colleagues, For as long as anyone can remember, members of both UUP UB Chapters – the Center Chapter and HSC Chapter – have been allowed to access the Clark Gym and/or Alumni Arena for free. While access was free and without cost, it was limited to two, one-hour time periods per day – 7:00 […]
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Dear Colleagues, The Omicron variant of COVID-19 currently circulating in Western NY shows dramatically increased transmissibility such that the cloth and surgical masks of last year are no longer highly effective protection against Transmission: https://www.buffalo.edu/ubnow/stories/2022/01/russo-mask-guidance.html 95 style masks (N95, KN95 and KF94) provide much better protection against COVID-19 transmission. Representatives from your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter, […]
Dear Colleagues, Recently, the Campus Governance Leaders voted on the attached resolution to have the university purchase/receive N95, KF94, or KN95 masks and distribute them in multiple locations across all our campuses. This resolution was sent to the President’s office. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for resolution
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We are Out of Masks
Dear Colleagues, Due to the overwhelming response of the membership, the UUP Buffalo Center Office is currently out of the N95 masks. The Chapter is working on trying to get more available. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
UUP Central has sent our chapter 3500 N95 masks for distribution to our members. In an effort to get these out to you all, we’re asking for your assistance. The masks are not individually wrapped and come in boxes of 20. As such, it becomes difficult to distribute 1 or 2 masks per person. Our […]
Dear Colleagues, An agreement has been reached with SUNY to extend the SUNY-wide Telecommuting Policy through June 30, 2022. System Administration has now notified all campuses of the extension. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center SUNY-wide Telecommuting Policy
Dear Colleagues, Members of your UUP Buffalo Center Health and Safety Committee have developed a satisfaction survey regarding the level of cleaning being done at the university, particularly since the CDC has not withdrawn its guidance on cleaning. This survey provides a great opportunity for members to express their feelings about the cleanliness of their […]
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Cleaning Satisfaction Survey
Dear Colleagues, Members of your UUP Buffalo Center Health and Safety Committee have developed a satisfaction survey regarding the level of cleaning being done at the university, particularly since the CDC has not withdrawn its guidance on cleaning. This survey provides a great opportunity for members to express their feelings about the cleanliness of their […]
Dear Colleagues, After nearly two years of advocating for changes to the Workplace Violence Policy, the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is very happy to see that the university has revised the policy to the new Workplace Violence and Bullying Prevention Policy announced earlier this week. Of specific note are the revisions made to the Policy Statement: “Acts […]
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Vaccination Forum Replays
Dear Colleagues, Last week, UUP brought together a panel of doctors and health care experts in two virtual forums to provide facts and dispel misconceptions and misinformation about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. If you were unable to join in and watch those question-and-answer sessions on Sept. 22 and Sept. 24, don’t worry. You’re covered. UUP […]