Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter wishes to recognize Academic Members Xiufeng Liu, and Thomas Thundat who have been named SUNY Distinguished Professors, the highest rank in the SUNY system. They were appointed to the distinguished professor rank by the SUNY Board of Trustees at its April meeting. The rank of distinguished professor is […]
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Passing of Steven Shaw
Dear Colleagues, It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Steven Shaw, Associate Vice Provost, and Director of International Admissions. Steven passed away on May 2nd in his Amherst Home. He has been a member of our union and valued friend to many of our members and international students throughout […]
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Physical Office Closed
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised the UUP Buffalo Center physical office will be closed on: Thursday, May 11th andMonday, May 15th 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, Congratulations to the following members who were recently elected into positions to the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter for the upcoming 2 year term: President: Ken KernVice-President for Academics: Matthew DimickVice-President for Professionals: Kathleen KielarSecretary: Janiece JankowskiTreasurer: TBDDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer: Tricia CantyOfficer for Retirees: Russell Crispell Elected to the Buffalo Center Chapter […]
Dear Colleagues, This Saturday, 500 people are needed at the Western New York Contract Rally beginning at 11:00 a.m. outside Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State. We’re shy of 300 now. Can you lend your voice to show the state that their proposals aren’t good enough? RSVP now! Family, friends, and colleagues are invited, and there […]
Dear Colleagues, We need you, your colleagues, family, and friends to attend the CONTRACT SOLIDARITY PICNIC/RALLY that will take place on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in front of Rockwell Hall at Buffalo State, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. This is a family friendly event. There will be a […]
Dear Colleagues, We are at a critical crossroads on contract negotiations with the state. Your attendance is needed to show support for a fair contract! A Western New York wide Contract Rally is scheduled for May 6th beginning at 11:00 a.m.. Family, friends and colleagues are invited! Registration is highly encouraged as there will food, […]
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised the physical office (108 Commons) will be closed all next week, 4/24-4/28. The virtual office will be limited. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, SUNY’s economic impact in New York State is $28.6 billion. This represents a 27 percent growth in overall state economic impact since 2008. The SUNY system educates 436,277 students, employs 77,900 faculty and staff (37,000+ are UUP), and has an operating budget of $11.2 billion. Do you like the raise structure for a four-year […]
Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, your UUP Negotiations Team Members are entering a critical phase in Contract Negotiations with New York State. UUP and the State remain far apart on several high-priority issues, notably compensation, job security, and telecommuting. Our task is clear if not necessarily easy: we must move the State to address UUP’s […]