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Brooklyn Needs Downstate: Experts Discuss the Consequences of Closing SUNY Downstate Hospital, Brooklyn’s Public Teaching Hospital

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 […]

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Fred Kowal – Buffalo Panel Discussion

Dear Colleagues, UUP Statewide President, Fred Kowal will be in Buffalo to participate in a panel discussion on Wednesday evening, February 7th. Details on this event can be found here. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center

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January 1, 2024 Vacation Accrual Cap

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following information from Statewide President, Fred Kowal: So, last week I got to share good news about our raises being in paychecks of November 22nd, which truly is welcome news. Unfortunately, I also sometimes have to share bad news, even when it’s expected. So, here goes… Despite our advocacy for […]

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SUNY Buffalo Center Supports SUNY Potsdam

Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, our UUP colleagues at Potsdam are facing a disturbing and challenging new situation created by decisions made by SUNY’s Board of Trustees. On Sept. 19, SUNY Potsdam President Suzanne Smith announced a drastic financial restructuring plan that includes the deactivation of 14 degree programs and closing as many as […]

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2023-26 State/UUP Agreement – Effective Dates and Implementation Dates

Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Fred Kowal regarding Effective Dates and Implementation Dates of the new contract: Dear Colleagues:  As we continue to work with the State and SUNY on implementation of the new terms of the 2023-26 State/UUP Agreement, I write to update you on the current information we have […]

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Potsdam Crisis

Dear Colleagues, Your support is desperately needed! Please review the following important message from Statewide UUP President, Fred Kowal: Colleagues, As some of you are aware, our colleagues at Potsdam are facing a disturbing and challenging new situation created by decisions made by SUNY’s Board of Trustees. As announced at the campus last week, 14 […]

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We Have a Contract!

Please see the following from statewide President, Fred Kowal: Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to announce that UUP’s 2022-2026 contract has overwhelmingly been ratified! I would like to thank the Negotiations Team who spent countless hours away from their jobs and families fighting for the historic gains made during this round of negotiations. I am […]

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Statewide Virtual Tentative Contract Presentations

Dear Colleagues, Thank you to all that attended our chapter’s virtual meetings on the tentative contract agreement this week and last. If you didn’t have a chance to make any of them, there are still a few opportunities left to attend UUP Central’s virtual sessions. UUP Central has scheduled three options to join a statewide […]

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Statewide Virtual Tentative Contract Presentations

UUP Central has scheduled four options to join a statewide virtual session on the Tentative Contract Agreement.  They are: July 12 – Noon – 2 p.m.July 18 – 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.July 19 – 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.July 26th – Noon – 2:00 p.m. The link to register for the virtual sessions can […]

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UUP Tentative Contract Presentation

Dear Colleagues, Members of the UUP Negotiations Team will be on campus to discuss and present on the Tentative Contract Agreement on: Monday, July 10th Noon – 2:00 p.m. Student Union Room 330 (tentative location) Please RSVP your attendance here no later than Friday, July 7th. Unfortunately, due to the timing of this event, lunch […]