Dear Colleagues, Please be advised that the Buffalo Center Chapter Office in the Commons will be closed on Monday, February 16 and Tuesday, February 17. We will be available by phone and email, please contact 716-276-3377 or uupkatkielar@pm.me Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleauges, Please consider signing up for the following chapter workshops in March.Thank you. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center ————————————————- UUP Professionals Workplace Survey Results Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 am – 11:00 am Over the last year UUP Central has had a survey out to all Chapters across the state asking Professionals about member experiences at […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25 @ 12:00 pm. The agenda is attached. Please note that you will be voting on The Chapter’s Proposed Budget. Please RSVP your attendance through the registration form. After membership verification, you will be provided […]
Application deadline is Friday, February 20th Greetings, The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) announced the allocation of funds for Individual Development Awards (IDA), and the committee is now accepting application submissions for activity between July 2, 2025, and July 1, 2026. This program is intended to assist eligible employees in the UUP […]
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UUP’s Analysis of the Executive Budget
Colleagues, UUP has concluded their detailed analysis of the NYS Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 by the Governor. This covers the typical spending areas but also includes more policy-related proposals as well. We want to recognize Chris Black, Director of Legislative and Political Affairs, to Julia Zaremba, Legislative Representative, and to Alexis Savoie for their […]
UUP set to kick off contract negotiations with Feb. 3 virtual town hall Contract negotiations will begin Feb. 4 after months of UUP pushing the state to come to the table. To kick things off, UUP’s Negotiations Team invites all UUP members to join a virtual town hall—at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 3—to show support […]
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Chapter News
January 2026 News Colleagues, I want to welcome you all back to campus and hope that you are rested and prepared for an active Spring Semester! My first semester as Chapter President has been a whirlwind as I’ve settled into this role. Our chapter’s success depends on the active participation of our members. Whether you […]
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Kick-Off Contract Negotiations
Wear red day is on Wednesday, February 4th Colleagues, We have a start date! UUP and the State will meet on February 4 to begin negotiating a new contract. Register for a virtual town hall on Tuesday, February 3rd, to kick-off contract negotiations and show support for your bargaining team. Other ways to stay informed and be involved: In […]
Colleagues, The following policies are now posted in 30-Day Review in the University Policy Library: The policies are available to review from now through February 24, 2026 and comment can be made on the respective policy page. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleagues, Due to the weather, the physical office in the Commons will be closed today, Thursday, January 22, 2026. We are working remotely, please call or email – 716-276-3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center