The US Supreme Court recently made a unanimous decision in the Muldrow v St. Loius case that preserves the goal and intent of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 which protects employees from discrimination in the workplace. This is a major victory for worker’s rights in the Supreme Court. It basically says that […]
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Dear Colleagues, Your fellow UUP partners at SUNY Fredonia have scheduled a rally against university cuts to programs as a result of unfair funding by SUNY. Your participation and support at this event is requested. The rally is scheduled for Monday, April 29th at Noon on the SUNY Fredonia campus. Be advised that if you […]
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5/2: Chapter Picnic
Dear Colleagues, Please join your fellow Members to celebrate your union at the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Picnic scheduled for: Thursday, May 2nd11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.The Commons Courtyard To ensure that there is enough food for everyone, we ask that you RSVP here, no later than Monday, April 29th . Members are asked to […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter was well represented, and provided a strong influence at the recent UUP Delegate Assembly held this past weekend. Of the 276 delegates attending, Buffalo Center was well represented by 14 of your elected delegates. Kat Kielar and Kevin Ragland both ran for positions on the UUP Statewide Executive […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is proud to announce that Deborah Chung will be receiving the President’s Medal from President Tripathi at the Engineering School’s Commencement on May 18. Here is the link to her new talk on “My 50-year journey in science”. (36 min) Please join me in congratulating Deborah! In Solidarity, […]
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Physical Office Closed
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the UUP Buffalo Center physical office will be closed next week for spring break. The virtual office will remain open, please call or email: 716.276.3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center will be in need of a Grievance Officer for Academics beginning with the Fall 2024 semester. Here is the description of the position from your Chapter Bylaws: Grievance Officer for Academics 5.2.5 The Grievance Officers shall be responsible for assisting members of the bargaining unit in the categories they […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information from Statewide President, Fred Kowal with regards to the crisis we face at SUNY Downstate Hospital: Dear Colleagues: Please join us for a crucial discussion on the far-reaching implications that SUNY’s closure plan for SUNY Downstate Hospital will have on healthcare services, community-wellbeing, and medical education. UUP will […]
Dear Colleagues, I am very pleased to announce and congratulate the work of our Buffalo Center Chapter’s efforts on this past week’s Membership Blitz. Under the direction of your UUP organizer, Danielle Judge, and your Chapter’s Membership Development Officer Domenic Licata, 55 consultations were held resulting in 24 new Members signing up with the Chapter! […]
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Happy Hour
Dear 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, February 22nd4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108Please RSVP here no later than Wednesday, February 21st Looking forward to seeing you then! In […]