Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to invite any new university UUP associated employee to a New Hire Happy Hour scheduled for: Wednesday, February 22nd4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficerThe Commons – Suite 108 This invitation is open to all new members and associated non-members to come and meet […]
Category: Issues
Clarification on Claims
Dear Colleagues, To clarify our prior post regarding damage to personal property, in speaking with the University, we have been advised that compensable damage to goods as result of the 2022 blizzard is limited to damage caused by negligence of the University. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
UUP Meeting – Ellicott Complex
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center will be hosting a meeting for interested members at the Ellicott Complex on: Tuesday, March 7th12:00 NoonLunch will be provided.Evans Hall Student Lounge (directions will be provided) Topics will be of the members choosing and may include the latest updates on contract negotiations, chapter elections, and membership. You may […]
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that if you have damage or loss of personal items at the university due to the blizzard damage over Christmas, you may be reimbursed. Items may include items which range from books to laptops. Members should complete the Small Claims Incident Report at https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/forms-catalog/facilities/small-claims-incident-report.html Facilities will contact the individuals once they […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following message from the UUP Benefit Trust Fund: Dear UUP-represented Employee – Address changes are no longer handled by the UUP Benefit Trust Fund. Please make sure your address is correct in your payroll information at your SUNY campus. Once the information is updated in the payroll system at your […]
Dear Colleagues, We received word that Mr. Bret Benjamin, Chief Contract Negotiator for UUP, will be available to meet with individuals at your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Office (The Commons, Suite 108) on: Wednesday, March 8th 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. If you would like to schedule a time to meet with Bret, please sign up […]
Dear Colleagues, The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA), and the committee is now accepting a second round of application submissions for activity between July 2, 2022, and March 31, 2023. This program is intended to assist eligible employees in the […]
University Policy Review
Dear Colleagues, The following policy is now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: Principles of Ethical Conduct The policy is available to review from now through March 3, 2023. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Event Reminders
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder regarding two upcoming meetings for UUP Buffalo Center Members scheduled for early next week: Monday, February 6th – General Membership Meeting – Noon Register here: https://forms.gle/wryEw8m2jcCwJdHy6 Tuesday, February 7th – Leadership Opportunities in Your Chapter – NoonWith your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Election Season upon us, the Chapter will […]
Dear Colleagues, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) has now made changes to how Parent Plus Loans are being handled (FINALLY)!! Parent Plus Loans are now eligible for calculation of past payments toward Public Service Loan Forgiveness. If you have been making payments on a Parent Plus loan any time after Oct. 1, 2007, the Department […]