Please see the following professional learning opportunity throughAmerican Federation of Teachers In today’s digital age, the line between personal expression and professional consequences can feel increasingly blurred. For educators and public employees, understanding your free speech rights—and how to protect yourself online—has never been more important. Join AFT President Randi Weingarten, Lee Rowland of the National Coalition Against […]
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You’re Invited: Union Happy Hour!
📅 October 16 | 🕓 4–6 PM | 📍 UUP Buffalo Center Office (UB Commons Suite 108) Join us for drinks, snacks, and good company—and bring your retirement questions!George Dougherty from VOYA will be on hand to answer your questions about ORP, retirement planning, and more. Whether you’re just getting started or nearing retirement, this is a great chance to […]
Please see the following message from statewideUUP Membership Development Officer, Patrick Romain Dear Colleagues, UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for October 14th and October 16, 2025. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. The part 2 workshop will take place on Thursday, October […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Benefits Office will be hosting an upcoming Zoom workshop focused on UUP benefits. If you’re interested in attending, we encourage you to take advantage of this informative session.Please see the details below for more information. Best, Kat KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center “What’s Brewing with Benefits”UUP’s Know Your Negotiated Benefits webinar is […]
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2025 WNY UUP Fall Membership Blitz
Hello all, I am excited to announce our chapter’s participation in the 2025 WNY UUP Fall Membership Blitz which will take place October 16-18. The priorities of the blitz are to greet non-members colleagues from our chapter and ask them to join UUP. We aim to have a presence in various buildings at the North and South campus on Thursday […]
Dear Colleagues, All members are invited to join a special Zoom meeting with Fred Kowal on Friday, October 17 at 12:00 PM. Fred will share insights on how current and upcoming federal legislation is shaping New York State and SUNY campuses—both now and in the years ahead. This is a valuable opportunity to hear directly from […]
Dear Chapter Leadership and Members, UUP’s popular monthly Pre-Retirement Workshops are scheduled for September 23rd and September 25, 2025. The part 1 workshop will take place on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 12:00pm which will cover Healthcare/Medicare. The part 2 workshop will take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm which will cover union […]
Please see the following message from statewide UUP Vice President for Academics, Alissa Karl Dear Chapter Presidents, UUP is launching an Advanced Campus Mapping Pilot Program this fall, and we’re asking you to share it with your chapter’s member organizers or other interested activists. This competitive paid opportunity ($25/hour, up to 120 hours/semester) allows participants to support UUP’s organizing […]
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Vacation Day Cap Reminder
Dear Colleagues, As a reminder, there is a vacation day cap (40 days). Vacation leave credits may exceed 40 days during the calendar year, but the amount over 40 days must be used or it will be forfeited on the last day of the calendar year (December 31). “Any such unused excess vacation credits as of the close […]
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Happy Hour
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, September 18th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficeThe Commons – Suite 108Please RSVP no later than Wednesday, September 17th. Looking forward to seeing you then! Best, Kat KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center