Categories
Buffalo Center News News

Statement Regarding Michael Knowles Scheduled Speech

Dear Colleagues, The UB student group “Young Americans for Freedom” is bringing Michael Knowles to campus to speak to their group. The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter reaffirms our unions commitment to social justice and ensuring a safe and welcoming community for all. We support the right to free speech, respective debate, and peaceful assembly. We […]

Categories
Buffalo Center News News

In Memoriam – Harvey Axlerod

Dear Colleagues, It is with great sadness that I report to you on the passing of Harvey Axlerod. Harvey was an active member of United University Professions.  He was a past president of the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter and served on the UUP Statewide Executive Board.  He was an active presence at the UUP Delegate […]

Categories
Budget Issues News Statewide News

Analysis of Governor’s Proposed Budget

Please see the following from UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, Though it took a bit longer than planned, attached please find the detailed analysis of the Governor’s proposed budget. We covered all areas that have the slightest impact on SUNY. However, the key points to remember are as follows: We continue to work with […]

Categories
Buffalo Center News Event Membership News Statewide News Workshop

UUP Workshop: Ballots, Write-ins and Campaign Do’s & Don’ts – what is next in the chapter election process?

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from UUP Statewide Secretary-Treasurer, Jeri O’Bryan-Losee: The nomination process for chapter elections has closed, so what is next? Join me for a workshop that will cover the next steps in the balloting process and answer some of the following questions: What is the ballot timeline?What can I do if […]

Categories
Buffalo Center News Contract Employment Event News Workshop

UUP Workshop “What To Do When They Come For You”

Dear Colleagues, Do you know your rights under Article 19 of the UUP Contract? What constitutes a counseling session, disciplinary session, interrogation? Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be holding a workshop via Zoom: “What To Do When They Come For You”Thursday, March 9thNoon – via Zoom Questions submitted in advanced are encouraged. Please RSVP […]

Categories
Buffalo Center News Membership News

2/23: Physical Office Closed

Dear Colleagues, Due to pending inclement weather, the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter Physical office at The Commons – Suite 108 will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 23rd. We will be open virtually, please call or email: 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

Categories
Academics Contract News Professionals

Knowing Your Intellectual Property Rights

Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to remind you of your rights when it comes to your course materials and the distribution of those materials, whether they be in printed or digital format, per SUNY’s Policies. Specifically:  With respect to materials used on the web for instruction, under the current SUNY policy, copyright […]

Categories
Buffalo Center News News

Presidents Day

Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Office will be closed on Monday, February 20th in observance of Presidents Day. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

Categories
Buffalo Center News News

Recognition of Mike Formato!

Dear Colleagues, Please join me in extending best wishes to long time UUP Buffalo Center advocate Mike Formato who is retiring from the university! Mike has been an esteemed member for 29 years, and he will be greatly missed by students and colleagues alike. Mike held the position of Production Manager for the University at […]

Categories
Buffalo Center News Membership News Statewide News

Nomination Form Deadline Reminder

Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that if you were planning to fill out a Nomination Form to be eligible to be on the ballot for an Officer, Delegate, or Board Member position as part of the upcoming Chapter Elections, the form needs to reach the UUP Office at the address indicated on the Nomination instruction […]