Dear Colleagues, UUP will host a series of policy roundtables on Sustainability, Healthcare, and Higher Education as part of UUP’s NY HEALS initiative. The first session on Sustainability (scheduled on Earth Day 2021), will have participants including members, coalition partners, environmental experts, and legislators to participate in a discussion about the environmental challenges facing New York state (and […]
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SUNY Fall Semester Planning
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center recently received a copy of a memo from SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras regarding SUNY plans for the 2021 Fall Semester. It can found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zx01vhb8sJtk9iRsBTAbJNTZaT9xiWdC/view?usp=sharing Your Buffalo Center Chapter of UUP, along with UUP Central; will continue to monitor for details as they develop. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Just released by UUP Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: I am pleased to inform you that we have just reached agreement with GOER to extend the state-wide telecommuting agreement through Friday, July 2, 2021. We understand that GOER is sending notice of the multi-union agreement to all state agencies, including SUNY this afternoon. Now, let’s […]
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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 […]
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EAP Presentation Reminder
Dear Colleagues, This is a reminder that the Buffalo Center Chapter will be having the second in our series of workshops for the Spring 2021 semester next week: Topic: EAP Presentation – Staying Healthy During the PandemicPresenters: Susan Bagdasarian and Neil Mcgillicuddy, UB Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ConsultantsDate: Thursday, March 18th, 2021Time: Noon – 2 p.m. If you haven’t […]
Please see the following from Statewide President, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, Please see attached. I just received this notice. All the efforts of so many of us has paid off at last! All those working on campus are now eligible for vaccination! Thanks to all of you for your advocacy and commitment to our efforts — and the […]
Dear Colleagues, We asked, you submitted, they listened and responded. As part of the Professional Staff Senate Joint Senate/General Membership February Meeting; Dr. Gale Burstein, Erie County Commissioner of Health, was the guest speaker. Many questions were submitted in advance by you, the members of the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter, to be addressed by Dr. Burstein. We […]
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center is happy to announce the second in our series of workshops for the Spring 2021 semester: Topic: EAP Presentation – Staying Healthy During The PandemicPresenters: Susan Bagdasarian and Neil Mcgillicuddy, UB Employee Assistance Program (EAP) ConsultantsDate: Thursday, March 18th, 2021Time: Noon – 2:00 p.m.Via: Zoom Learn more about the following topics: – Staying healthy during the pandemic– How individuals can […]
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Vaccine Petition
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: As you know, we have been fighting to convince the Governor and the state Department of Health to include all of our colleagues who are working on campus directly with students in the 1B category for vaccination. The efforts are being ramped up. […]
Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal, and the attached FAQ: Dear Colleagues: As the possibility of vaccination against COVID 19 becomes a reality for many of our members, we are receiving questions from across the state, both about gaining access to vaccines from those who want to be vaccinated as soon […]