UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to invite all members and any university UUP associated employee to a Happy Hour scheduled for Thursday, September 18th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, September 17th. Looking forward to seeing you then! Best, Kat KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, 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, Kat KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, We have scheduled the UUP picnic for Thursday, September 11, but need to notify you all that we have some last minute changes resulting from our landlords prohibiting us from cooking on site. We’re happy to announce that the picnic will go on and Subways Subs out of the UB commons will be […]
Dear Colleagues, As the new academic year gets underway, UUP members are seeing the introduction of ever more artificial intelligence applications into our workplaces. Join us for an update and discussion of how these applications could impact our work and how our rights as UUP members apply to the introduction of AI platforms and programs. We’ll […]
Dear Colleagues, To celebrate the beginning of a new Academic Year, and the continued support and accomplishments of your Buffalo Center UUP, members are invited to attend a Welcome Back Picnic on: Thursday, September 11th11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP no later than Monday, September […]
Dear Colleagues, Time is running out for you to sign up for the Contract Negotiations Listening Tour. There certainly are issues to discuss at this meeting including Contingent Faculty Member Contracts; Academic Freedom; salary equity; DEI protections; intellectual property; AI in Higher Education; future federal/NYS/SUNY funding; Professional employee path to promotion; Telecommuting; health care premiums […]
Dear Colleagues, As we begin a new academic year, I want to extend a warm welcome to all members of our UUP Buffalo Center Chapter. Whether you’re returning to campus or joining us for the first time, your presence and participation in our union community are deeply valued. UUP is more than a professional organization, […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 10th @ 12:00 pm. The agenda is attached. Please submit your questions in advance and RSVP your attendance (By Friday, September 5th) to the following link: https://forms.gle/wv47oXhYpmzCDfdH7 After membership verification, you will be provided a Zoom link to attend the meeting. Best, […]
Dear Colleagues, I would like to strongly encourage you and your family/friends to consider marching with your fellow WNY UUP members in this year’s Labor Day Parade! Monday, September 1st10:00 a.m. – Line Up11:00 a.m. – Parade BeginsAt the corner of Dorrance Avenue & McKinley Parkway, Buffalo Line up begins at 10AM, and the parade begins at 11AM. We ask all marchers to park their cars […]
Dear UUP Members, Tomorrow’s July 30 paycheck will look a little brighter for many of you and it’s all thanks to the power of union solidarity. Under the hard-fought 2022–2026 UUP contract, many of our members will receive: Adjunct Faculty—Take Note: This fall also brings long-overdue progress in compensation for our part-time faculty. UUP has […]