Colleagues, A message from Patrick Romain, statewide Membership Development Officer. UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for August 18th and August 20th, 2026. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. The part 2 workshop will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at […]
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News Before School Starts
Dear Colleagues, I hope you’re all doing as well as possible as we prepare for the fast‑approaching start of classes. I’ve been holding a number of updates to avoid sending multiple messages, and I want to share them now with care, clarity, and respect for the challenges many of you are navigating. Telecommuting Changes Several […]
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New Dental Insurance Option Announced
We have heard from members across the state that their dentists are no longer accepting Delta Dental. The UUP Benefit Trust Fund is pleased to announce active UUP-represented employees will have the option to choose between two dental PPO plans: To help you make an informed decision, we invite you to attend an upcoming webinar […]
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2026 WNY LABOR DAY PARADE AND PICNIC
Colleagues, You and your family are invited to march in the Buffalo Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO) Labor Day Parade in Buffalo, NY on Monday, September 7, 2026. Parade line up begins at 10:00am at the corner of Dorrance Ave & McKinley Pkwy, with the parade stepping off at 12:00pm. Marchers can park their cars at […]
Colleagues, We have been just notified that we have two colleagues 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 for your willingness to help out your brothers and sisters. Best, […]
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Our Contract Has Been Ratified!!
Colleagues, Tonight, I received word from Fred Kowal that our contract has been officially ratified! What an extraordinary moment for all of us. Congratulations to each and every one of you. This achievement reflects your dedication, your solidarity, and your unwavering belief in the work we do. Please join me in extending heartfelt thanks to […]
Dear Colleagues: As you know, the UUP Contract Ratification Vote is underway! Voting closes at 5:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026. If you have not done so already, please take a moment to vote. Active members of UUP, who were members in good standing as of June 4, 2026 (the date the State/UUP tentative agreement was reached), are eligible to vote. Emails […]
Colleagues, I’m reaching out to ask for your participation in the 2026 WNY Membership Organizing Drive (MOD), taking place August 19–22. This initiative focuses on greeting non‑member colleagues in our chapter and inviting them to join UUP. It’s apaid opportunity to help strengthen our membership base and support our union’s long‑term organizing goals. Teams of […]
Colleagues, As we welcome new faculty, staff and students on campus, I wanted to make everyone aware of information from New York’s Office for New Americans (ONA) and their community partners on ONA’s website. The ONA New Americans Hotline (1-800-566-7636) is operational Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday – […]
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Action Needed: Vote on the Contract
Colleagues, We are now in the process of voting on our contract and we are hoping that you will show the governor that you care about our union by voting. The more votes we have, the more the governor thinks we are serious about our union. Only members who were on payroll prior to June […]