Please see the following message from statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal Dear Colleagues, Bargaining and enforcing our contract is arguably the most important thing that UUP does as a union. Our contract reflects the fact that UUP is the most diverse and comprehensive higher education union in the country. In addition to ensuring salary […]
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Call for Donated Time
Colleauges, 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. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleagues, Recently, there has been some discussion regarding a listserv titled UUP-AD. We want to clarify that this listserv is not an official communication channel of our UUP Chapter Office, nor is it affiliated with UUP Central. All official UUP Chapter Office communications are distributed through our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system or via targeted emails to […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP recognizes the contributions of adjunct faculty throughout Equity Week, the last week of October. This year, chapters from across the state will host screenings of the independent film, Adjunct, in which… “A writer turned adjunct professor at a local college must deal with the fact that he is expendable to the system and has to […]
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UUP Campus Equity Week
Dear Colleagus, UUP recognizes the contributions of adjunct faculty throughout Equity Week, the last week of October. This year, chapters from across the state will host screenings of the independent film, Adjunct, in which… “A writer turned adjunct professor at a local college must deal with the fact that he is expendable to the system and has to […]
Dear Colleagues, You should have recently received a brochure at your home titled “Planning for Option Transfer for 2026.” This brochure contains essential details about: Important Program Dates: Flex Spending Account (FSA) Open Enrollment Period: November 1 – December 8, 2025 This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, health care or […]
Dear Colleagues, All members are invited to join a special Zoom meeting with Fred Kowal on Friday, October 17 at 12:00 PM. Fred will share insights on how current and upcoming federal legislation is shaping New York State and SUNY campuses—both now and in the years ahead. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from […]
Dear Colleagues, Over 12 million people in the United States are struggling to make their monthly student loan payments, and millions more see economic and personal opportunities pass as they prioritize paying down their debt. Does this sound like you or someone you know? Many of these people may qualify for free federal programs that […]
UUP Statewide Vice President for Academics, Alissa Karl will be hosting virtual sessions on Academic Freedom on October 16 and 30. The registration link is below. The work of higher education is under threat like never before. Join your union to discuss recent attacks on academic freedom at colleges and universities in the U.S. and […]
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You’re Invited: Union Happy Hour!
📅 October 16 | 🕓 4–6 PM | 📍 UUP Buffalo Center Office (UB Commons Suite 108) Join us for drinks, snacks, and good company—and bring your retirement questions!George Dougherty from VOYA will be on hand to answer your questions about ORP, retirement planning, and more. Whether you’re just getting started or nearing retirement, this is a great chance to […]