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Tentative Contract Agreement – Next Steps

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President Mr. Fred Kowal with regards to a tentative contract agreement with the State of New York. As of this time the Negotiations Committee review and vote to approve the tentative agreement is scheduled for June 21st. We will only know of the detailed information regarding the […]

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Buffalo Center News Membership News

Physical Office Closed

Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center physical office (108 Commons) will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, June 8th.  The virtual office will remain open.  Please call or email: 716.276.3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org. Apologies for any inconvenience. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Buffalo Center News 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 KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Benefits Membership

Two new Members Only Benefits

Dear Colleagues, The Member Services Trust is happy to announce two new members only benefits; Cambridge Credit Counseling is one of the new voluntary programs that offers Credit Counseling Debt Management and Financial Education.  The second is a discounted program with Raymour & Flanigan. Members of UUP can receive a 18% discount at all Raymour […]

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Academics Buffalo Center News Contingents Membership News

Vacant Officer Positions

Dear Colleagues, In follow up the recent UUP Buffalo Center Chapter elections, the Chapter is in need of individuals interested to fill the positions of the Chapter’s Vice President for Academics, and Officer for Contingents. Members are asked to review the positions descriptions below, and consider becoming a Chapter Officer for one of these two […]

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Event Membership

Happy Hour/Parade Prep

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to invite all Members and any university UUP associated employee to a Happy Hour scheduled for: Tuesday, May 30th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficerThe Commons – Suite 108Snacks and drinks provided. In addition to welcoming new members and associated non-members, there will be […]

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Buffalo Center News Membership News

Physical Office – Summer Hours

Dear Colleagues, Beginning next week, the UUP Buffalo Center will be operating on Summer Hours of Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Virtual Office will remain open on Mondays and Fridays. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Academics Buffalo Center News Membership News

UUP Members Named SUNY Distinguished Professors

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wishes to recognize Academic Members Xiufeng Liu, and Thomas Thundat who have been named SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest rank in the SUNY system. They were appointed to the distinguished professor rank by the SUNY Board of Trustees at its April meeting. The rank of distinguished professor is […]

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Contract Event Membership News

This is What Solidarity Looks Like!

Dear Colleagues, A big THANK YOU to all of our members who wore red last week, made posters, hung posters, encouraged colleagues to participate, attended the rally and submitted photos/videos from the rally. Your efforts are greatly appreciated and we do hope the result will be a better contract—a fair contract for each and every […]

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Call To Action Contract Demonstration Event Membership

Tomorrow: Will you lend your voice?

Dear Colleagues, Tomorrow 600 people are needed at the Western New York Contract Rally beginning at 11:00 a.m. outside Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State. We’re almost to our goal. This is one of the best ways to show up, get involved and tell the state that their proposals aren’t good enough. RSVP now! Do you […]