Dear Colleagues, A General Membership Meeting for UUP affiliated Academics has been scheduled for Thursday, October 5th at Noon via Zoom. Hosted by Alissa Karl (UUP Statewide Vice-President for Academics) and Bret Benjamin (UUP Statewide Executive Board member and recent Chief Contract Negotiator), this meeting will have a focus on information and open discussion on […]
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Dear Colleagues, Representatives from your UUP benefits involving AFLAC and Colonial Life will be giving a presentation on Tuesday, October 3rd at Noon via Zoom. If you would like to attend to learn more about these benefits available to you, please RSVP by Friday, September 29th to https://forms.gle/AcjDaytM3uoPVzXbA Once your Membership has been confirmed, a […]
Dear Colleagues, The Center for the Arts (CFA) is offering a $5 discount to University staff and faculty at any price level (limited to 6 tickets) to the following CFA Presents shows this fall! Pat Metheny Dream Box Tour Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023 | 7:30 p.m. 20-time Grammy® Award Winning Guitarist and Composer performs solo for […]
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Parking Townhall Meetings
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information regarding the upcoming Parking Town Hall Meetings. Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has been fighting for a variety of parking issues including South Campus parking and specifically the designation of the Diefendorf Lot. This is your opportunity to make your presence known. Please be sure to attend and […]
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Paid Parental Leave Update
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from the university’s Human Resources Department: New York State has announced a new Paid Parental Leave (PPL) benefit for State Professional (UUP) employees effective 4/11/23. Paid Parental Leave (PPL) provides eligible UUP employees up to 12 weeks of paid leave for one of the following qualifying events occurring within […]
Dear Colleagues, We have received word that the start date for the New Contractual Sick Day Accruals is September 12th, 2023. The additional Sick Days are not retroactive to July 1 of 2022, as that date was not stipulated as part of the contract negotiations. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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We Need Your Help!
Dear Colleagues, The success of the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter over the last few years can be directly attributed to the work of our Member Volunteers at all levels! Chapter Officers, Board Members, Department Representatives, Committee Chairs, and Support Staff all have a specific passion for what they do and have all contributed to your […]
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Happy Hour
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 Wednesday, September 20th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficerThe Commons – Suite 108 Please RSVP here, no later than Wednesday, August 23rd Looking forward to seeing you then! […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UB Now. Celebration of Life set for Steven Shaw Published August 18, 2023 in UB Now A service celebrating the life of longtime UB staff member Steven L. Shaw will take place at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Student Union Theatre, North Campus. A reception will follow […]
Dear Colleagues, To celebrate the beginning of a new Academic Year, and the continued support and accomplishments of your Buffalo Center UUP, members are invited to attend a Welcome Back Picnic on: Wednesday, September 20th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP here, […]