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Advocacy Buffalo Center News

Food and Supply Drive to Support the Buffalo Community

Dear Colleagues, The UB Office of Community Relations is organizing a donation drive for our Buffalo neighbors who were impacted by the May 14, 2022, mass shooting. Where:  South Campus: 122 Parker Hall; Biomed Education Building Atrium North Campus: 501 Capen Hall; 410 Bonner Hall Downtown Campus: Near the guard station on the first floor […]

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Employment

Policies Currently in 30 Day Review

Dear Colleagues, There are currently 2 policies in UB’s Policy Library that are up for 30-day review.  Should anyone wish to comment on them, now is the time. Approval Authority Policy Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy and Guidance Both recommended policies can be found at:  https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/policy1/ub-policy-lib.30-day-review.html In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Advocacy Call To Action News

Supporting the Community

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues, I have been asked by the UUP Chapter at Buffalo State to request that you join in a moment of silence on Friday at 2:30 pm to honor the victims of Saturday’s racist act of domestic terror in Buffalo and as […]

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Buffalo Center News Event Membership

UUP Buffalo Center Summer Picnic

SAVE THE DATE UUP Buffalo CenterSUMMER PICNICWednesday, June 22nd11:00 am – 2:00 pmLocation TBD Fun, games & music!

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Advocacy

UUP Announces Environmental Legislative Package

Dear Colleagues, The recent announcement from UUP Central on an Environmental Legislative Package is incredibly important not only to the state of New York, but for Western New York as well. With more than 2 million students and staff, and oversight of 40% of the buildings in the state, SUNY is a logical choice to […]

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Advocacy Demonstration Event

Buffalo Child Care Rally Update

Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Child Care Rally will be held on  Monday, May 9th6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at theBuffalo History Museum1 Museum CourtBuffalo, NY In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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Advocacy News

Ride for Roswell – Volunteers Needed

Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center has been asked to share in an opportunity to provide volunteers to this year’s Ride for Roswell Event, the nation’s largest cycling event. Scheduled for Saturday, June 25th; the event is looking forward to returning to the university’s north campus as a full in person event.  If you would like […]

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Advocacy Education Membership News

Licata Among Inaugural Graduates of UUP Organizing Academy

Dear Colleagues, UUP’s first semester of the UUP Organizing Academy is underway and has had success already! Among the six recent graduates is our own Membership Development Officer, Domenic Licata. Domenic has completed the training on doing the critical member-to-member organizing work that we so desperately need to remain union strong. Thank You and Congratulations […]

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Academics Benefits Contract Professionals

IDA Update

Dear Colleagues, The UB Individual Development Award (IDA) committee received notice that the final approvals from NYS GOER will be completed this week. Award letters will be sent out soon after we get the approvals. The committee would like to express our apologies for the delays due to the added GOER approval process. In Solidarity, […]

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Advocacy Call To Action Demonstration

Child Care Rally in Buffalo

Dear Colleagues, Please see the attached information about the Day Without Child Care that is being supported across the nation. It is being scheduled for May 9th, 2022 from 6-8 p.m..  The attached flyer is a Save The Date flyer. A finalized flyer and agenda are expected to be sent soon.  However, register today (even if you […]