Dear Colleagues, As plans are being made for a greater number of our members returning to campus, remember what UUP has done for you during the COVID Crisis: 1. Many educational institutions cut their budgets that lead to laying off of many faculty and staff. SUNY and UUP worked together to ensure that this would not happen. […]
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Dear Colleagues, If you have not already taken the UUP UB Vaccine Survey, you are being asked to do so at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloVaccine. Please complete this survey as soon as possible, and no later than Friday, June 18th. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, The following is a summary of work completed by your elected Chapter Delegates, at the recent Spring Delegate Assembly: The theme of the UUP Spring 2021 Delegate Assembly, as delegates came together for what leaders hope will be the last all-virtual DA, could be summarized with these words of strength and optimism: “Looking […]
Dear Colleagues, UUP has developed a set of Principles for a Safe Return for the Fall 2021 semester. This document can be found here Your Buffalo Center Chapter officers, and Department Reps will continue to monitor return to campus plans as they develop. Members are reminded to speak with your immediate supervisor with regards to any questions you may […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues, We were just informed of an important information session with Dr. Anthony Fauci happening on Friday, June 11 at 2 PM, with colleges and universities nationwide to discuss President Biden’s COVID-19 College Challenge. The COVID-19 College Challenge was announced last week, and […]
Dear Colleagues, As the UUP Buffalo Center office begins to transition to returning to campus, please be aware that the office has undergone a thorough cleaning and disinfecting. In addition, to the Morton R. Lane satellite office being discontinued; redesigning of the office space is being made. As a reminder, the physical office is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays […]
Dear Colleagues, As more of our members plan to return to campus, please note that the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has a supply of free disposable masks that are available to all members. If you are interested in receiving one, please stop by during physical office hours or contact the Chapter Office at 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter […]
Dear Colleagues, At the risk of “e-mail overload”, I am resending the following e-mail from Fred Kowal and myself with regards to the UUP Buffalo Center Vaccine Survey. This is an opportunity to have your individual voices heard by UUP Central. I would like to again stress the importance of your input influencing your union as […]
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Delayed Pay Raises Update
Please see the following information from statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Colleagues, As promised, I am sharing the information we received late yesterday from the Office of the State Comptroller regarding our long-delayed negotiated 2020 salary increases, and those raises we are due for this year. The dates we will receive the money we are owed by the State […]
Dear Colleagues, Please join the UUP Benefits Department on May 26 at 12 pm or at 6 pm for a special Benefits 101 Webinar. During the webinar, UUP’s Director of Member Benefits Doreen Bango will share tips for maximizing your benefits. To acknowledge your hard work and dedication, there will be many opportunities to win gift cards […]