UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, Act now to help UUP and SUNY fight for crucial funding through a new federal stimulus to fight COVID-19 and protect workers, students, faculty, and the populations we serve. Brothers and Sisters, please add your voice to the thousands of other UUP members advocating to keep our union strong and to protect SUNY. […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the information below from the State Board of Elections regarding absentee ballot voting for the June 23rd primaries. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Hello, An updated UUP COVID-19: Q&A has been posted on uupinfo.org and is attached for your information. Note that the Governor has directed that non-essential state employees will continue to work from home through 11:59 PM, April 29. Thank you and be well, In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for attachment
Colleagues, We are aware that many of you have worked many extra hours over the last few weeks working to move your courses online. UUP Central is currently in talks with both SUNY, and GOER (Governor’s Office of Employee Relations) in the hopes of developing a Memo of Understanding in order to have you compensated for this extra work. While this is […]
All, We have exciting news that the Financial Wellness Workshops offered by Voya are still being put on, but they will be offered only on Zoom. In conversations with Voya representatives, they wanted to provide relevant information to today’s time to meet your needs. I have had a preview of the information and know that […]
Dear UUP Members – We have two members only benefit announcements we would like to share. Special Enrollment for MetLife Legal Plans During uncertain times we know that now more than ever our members are concerned about their health and personal finances. We want to help our members navigate these challenging times by allowing a special […]
Dear Colleagues, Hello all. We’ve received many questions from colleagues about stopping deductions from their paychecks for the Dependent Care Advantage Account (DCAA) and NYS-Ride. Here’s information we received from the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations: Dependent Care Advantage Account Employees can stop their DCAA deductions or change their election amounts if they experience an […]
Dear UUP represented employees, Attached are updated instructions for LiveHealth Online. The instructions for the mental health scheduling have changed. Enrollees will have to enter a credit card when they schedule. The card will be charged $25 if the member does not cancel the appointment within the 24-hour cancellation period. The coupon code will be […]
Dear UUP represented employees, I am happy to report that the telemedicine benefit is now available to enrollees in the Empire Plan, SEHP, and the Excelsior Plan. The Department of Civil Service has posted the message below on NYSHIP Online. In addition, they will send a notice to your Health Benefits Administrators for distribution and […]