Dear Colleagues, Earlier today, the Chapter sent out information regarding UUP Buffalo Center Chapter members who have received Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. Regrettably, Anna Sotelo-Peryea, associate director and violence prevention coordinator, Health Promotion; was omitted from those identified as also receiving the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service honors professional staff performance excellence “both […]
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Dear Colleagues. UUP Buffalo Center would like to recognize and congratulate the following Members who recently received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence: The Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Creative Activities recognizes the work of those who engage actively in scholarly and creative pursuits beyond their teaching responsibilities. Recipients are: Craig Colder, professor in the Department […]
Dear Colleagues: I am happy to report a major legislative win that was spearheaded by your union, UUP, at the end of the legislative session. UUP’s advocacy has led to the passage in the State Senate and State Assembly of S8389C & A9523B. This legislation will be an incredible benefit for our contingent and adjunct members. This bill […]
Dear Colleagues, The current Telecommuting Agreement has been extended until August 31st, 2022. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, For over 50 years, the month of June has been dedicated to honoring and commemorating members of the LGBTQ+ communities. Pride Month is an important time to celebrate, but it is also a time to consider the challenges still faced by LGBTQ+ people around the world. On Thursday, June 30 at 12 PM, […]
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COVID Testing Update
Dear Colleagues, Recently the Chapter has received questions regarding the need to continue weekly COVID testing. SUNY is evaluating how to proceed, and they will let the university know when a decision is made. In the meantime, MOUs regarding COVID testing of employees are in effect through the end of August. As a reminder, surveillance […]
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Contract Negotiations Update
Dear Colleagues, UUP has formally begun negotiations with the State. The Negotiations team has presented the full package of conceptual proposals, and there are now two additional meetings in June scheduled to hear the State’s proposals and to begin digging into the issues under consideration. As a reminder, the posted copies of the conceptual proposals, […]
Dear Colleagues, Please join us for the Buffalo March for our Lives rally next Saturday at 10:30am. We will join in solidarity with the other UUP Buffalo chapters to honor the victims/people impacted by the Buffalo massacre. We will meet on the corner of Jefferson & Glenwood at 10:15am. Please make sure to wear your UUP shirt […]
Please see the following from Statewide President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, It’s official. Negotiations over our next contract with the State have begun. On Friday, May 27, the UUP Negotiations Team met with representatives from the State’s Office of Employee Relations, Department of Civil Service, Division of the Budget and SUNY to formally begin negotiations. At this first […]
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Creeping Work Hours
Dear Colleagues, Recently, the Chapter has received concerns from members regarding work still needing to be completed within a department, with either limited staff or vacant positions which have not been filled. The Buffalo Center Chapter wants to document and stop any “creeping work week” problems you face. As a reminder on how to handle […]