Dear Colleagues, It is with great pride that the Buffalo Chapter recognizes Stacey Johnson as this years recipient of the UUP Pearl Brod Award. You can read more about the award, and this accomplishment in the latest issue of “The Voice” (page 16). The virtual copy can be found at: http://uupinfo.org/voice/summer/2020/VoiceSummer2020.pdf Join me in congratulating Stacey on […]
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Dear Colleagues, UUP Central has been checking every couple of days and it looks like the Drescher applications for Spring 21 are finally up with a September 1 deadline: https://goer.ny.gov/grant-opportunities In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Dear Colleagues, Thank you for making your voice heard over the past few months. Whether you signed a petition, committed to action, participated in legislative tele-town halls, membership tele-town halls, or wrote a letter to your legislator – […]
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Labor Day
Dear Colleagues, The Provost announced that classes will be held on Labor Day. In past years UB has always observed Labor Day as a holiday. UUP had no contractual way to prevent this change to the calendar. So what does this mean for you? Per Article 23.5c, if you are a professional or 12 month […]
As UUP continues to push for a reopening of campuses that is as safe as possible for all in our campus communities, it has become clear that SUNY needs to hear from all of us. Our voices and concerns must be heard by the leaders of the system, and we must be partners to ensure […]
Colleagues, If you have not yet done so, today is your final opportunity to complete the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken KernPresident, Buffalo Center Chapter UUP520 Lee EntranceUB Commons, Suite 108Amherst, NY 14228(716) 276-3377
Colleagues, Please see the following from your statewide Secretary/Treasurer Jeri O’Brien-Losee regarding a statewide UUP webinar for Librarians and Library Professionals: Dear Librarians and Library Professionals, UUP invites you to attend a webinar to discuss campus library issues pertaining to campus reopening in the COVID-19 context. The webinar will take place on Monday, July 13 from 11:30 […]
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Survey Reminder
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that if you have not done so yet, please take the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening. The deadline for completing the survey is this Friday, July 3rd. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken Kern President, Buffalo Center […]
Dear Colleagues, The most important concern of UUP is the health and safety of our members. I am pleased to announce that the Buffalo Center UUP has reestablished the Chapter’s Health and Safety Committee to help with your concerns and questions regarding working on campus. You can find the list of members, their departments, and […]
Colleagues, We just received the following information from statewide President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues, We received notification from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations this afternoon that the state is delaying implementation of the 2% across the board salary increases that are due to our members on July 1 or Sept 1 (depending on obligation). […]