UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, You’re invited to join us on December 4 for Academic Freedom and UUP. In this virtual workshop, we’ll discuss the current national environment for Academic Freedom, relevant case law on the topic, and the specific protections that UUP academics are afforded under our contract. The sessions will be presented by UUP Vice President […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to invite all Members and any university UUP associated employee to a Happy Hour scheduled for Thursday, November 21st4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108Please RSVP here, no later than Wednesday, November 20th Looking forward to seeing you then! In […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter stands in support of President Satish K. Tripathi’s recent message regarding a Community of Mutual Respect. UUP continues to stand opposed to any form of disrespect, harassment, intolerance, bigotry, and oppression and further encourage our members to stand up to this abhorrent behavior and promoting a collegial, supportive […]
Dear Colleagues, As a reminder, the PEP program provides a means by which eligible employees – generally, NYSHIP enrollees who earn vacation and currently make less than $111,905 a year – may cash in previously accrued vacation days for a bi-weekly credit to reduce the cost of their health insurance premiums. The number of days […]
Dear Colleagues, Your Statewide UUP will be hosting a Benefits program! “Thankful For Our Members!” UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024, at 12:00pm. Learn all about UUP’s extensive benefits package and other discounted services. Please use the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-6I9eU3HQ-UiYNqKaw_1to60aTJweva6VRtfmEuWk6M1TLg/viewform In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, On the 11th hour…of the 11th day…of the 11th month…the fighting of World War I ended in 1918. Due to the conclusion of “the War to end all Wars,” November 11th became a universally recognized day of celebration. The day was originally declared “Armistice Day” 8 years after the end of World War […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide UUP Membership Development Officer, Patrick Romain regarding Pre-Retirement Workshops scheduled for November: Dear Chapter Members: UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for November 12th and November 14th, 2024. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP would like to offer an opportunity for those “Early Birds” of our Chapter to meet before starting work. A continental breakfast will be held on: Wednesday, November 13th7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.Your UUP OfficeThe Commons, Suite 108 Please RSVP here, no later than Tuesday, November 12th. Hope to see you there! […]
Dear Colleagues, We have a member in need of donated time. If you are able to donate vacation days, please do so by visiting the following link: https://www.buffalo.edu/content/www/administrative-services/forms-catalog/forms-pw/vacation-leave-donation-request.html Please note* The intended recipient information can be left blank. Thank you. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the Aflac/Colonial Life Benefits Rep visits scheduled for next week, Tuesday, November 5th and Thursday, November 7th have been cancelled. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center