Dear Colleagues, Please be advised the physical office (108 Commons) will be closed all next week, 4/24-4/28. The virtual office will be limited. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, The latest Negotiations Bulletin is now available on the Members’ Only website (https://uupunion.org/myuup/MembersOnly/). We focus on key demands—compensation, job security, and telecommuting—where UUP and the State remain far apart. To win the contract that we deserve, we are calling on members to show up in force for contract actions over the next few […]
Dear Colleagues, Periodically, the University asks employees to provide feedback on Universities Policies. Our members have not disappointed in the past! You all have made this university and its policies better by your contributions. The University has posted a new policy called “Preferred/Chosen Names and Pronouns Policy” that is under review. Please submit your comments […]
Enraged? Engage!
Dear Colleagues, Thank You to those who were able to participate in the Open Forum that was held earlier today. UUP is entering a critical phase with regards to Contract Negotiations with the State. The question being asked to you is: “What are you now willing to commit to in order to let the State […]
Dear Colleagues, SUNY’s economic impact in New York State is $28.6 billion. This represents a 27 percent growth in overall state economic impact since 2008. The SUNY system educates 436,277 students, employs 77,900 faculty and staff (37,000+ are UUP), and has an operating budget of $11.2 billion. Do you like the raise structure for a four-year […]
Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, the most recent update to the Contract Negotiations have identified that the State is currently proposing annual salary increases that do not even meet the rate of inflation! UUP Chief Contract Negotiator Bret Benjamin will be at the UUP Buffalo Center Contract Open Forum Meeting scheduled for next week […]
Dear Colleagues, As you are aware, your UUP Negotiations Team Members are entering a critical phase in Contract Negotiations with New York State. UUP and the State remain far apart on several high-priority issues, notably compensation, job security, and telecommuting. Our task is clear if not necessarily easy: we must move the State to address UUP’s […]
Contract Negotiations Update
Dear Colleagues, Save the Date!Tuesday Morning, April 11th Details are currently being worked on for an in person meeting with UUP President Fred Kowal, and UUP Chief Negotiator, Bret Benjamin for Tuesday morning, April 11th. Stay Tuned! In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Chapter
Planning Committee for Pride Parade
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is looking to participate in Buffalo’s Pride Parade scheduled for June 4th. While members of the Leadership Team have taken the lead to coordinate this participation, the Chapter is requesting interested Members to participate in a sub-committee to work through the details. Members interested in being a part […]
New Hire Happy Hour
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter would like to invite any new university UUP associated employee to a New Hire Happy Hour scheduled for: Tuesday, March 28th4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.UUP Buffalo Center Chapter OfficerThe Commons – Suite 108Snacks and drinks provided This invitation is open to all new members and associated non-members to […]