All, Our UUP physical office will officially close beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, April 15. Only those that have appointments to pick up furniture will have access to the office. I would like to extend sincere thanks to Kevin Ragland, Abigail Cooke, Daniel Schweitzer, Don Erb, Jen Rhee, and Grady Gambrel for their truly herculean efforts in […]
Colleagues, The UUP Contract Committee is asking for our support to help shine a spotlight on our top contract priorities with the Governor’s Office—and we’d love your help! While our office move makes it tricky to gather signed cards right now, there are still easy and impactful ways you can jump in. Here’s how you can participate: 1️⃣ Share […]
Colleagues, Please find the attached resolution adopted by our Board regarding recent actions of the U.S. government within the United States and internationally. The resolution is scheduled for consideration by the Delegate Assembly on April 24–25. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Resolution
Colleagues, Please consider signing up for the following workshop next week: Workload Issues and Strategies to Address ThemTuesday, March 3112:00 PM – 1:30 PMZoom With expectations of “doing more with less”, this workshop will go over how we combat this attitude and protect ourselves. Registration form Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
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Reminder: March 28 No Kings Day
Dear UUP Members, This Saturday, March 28th, we are proud to join our union sisters, brothers, and siblings across the country for No Kings Day. UUP will have a presence at two rally locations in Western New York, and we hope you will join us! 🔴 BUFFALO – McKinley Monument – Niagara Square11:00 am – 1:00 […]
Colleagues, UUP will hold a Contract Negotiations Update on Wednesday, March 25th from 12 – 1 PM. This event is open to everyone in our bargaining unit (Members and Non-Members). Date: Wednesday, March 25thTime: 12-1 pm Registration Link When it comes to voting on the contract, please remember that only members can vote. If you […]
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UB Student Detained by ICE
All, Recently, I was made aware of one of our students, Jiaye You, a senior in the UB’s BFA program in Art and Technology being recently detained by ICE agents while attending a routine immigration hearing in New York City. UUP Buffalo Center Chapter strongly condemns the unlawful actions of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]
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Call for Donated Time
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. Best, Kathleen KielarChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Colleagues, For those planning to attend the Buffalo State Rally on Tuesday, March 10 at 12:15 – 1:30, we have received information on where to park and event location information. The Rally itself will take place outside of Rockwell Hall (across from the AKG Museum of Art). On the map below the location is indicated […]
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3/10: Buffalo State Rally
Colleagues, Our UUP colleagues at Buffalo State are in need of your support. They are holding a rally on March 10 at 12:15 on the Rockwell Hall Front Lawn. If you are able to get away for an hour, I know they would very much appreciate the support as they grapple with financial distress issues that […]