Dear Colleagues, Starbucks Workers United, the union that represents unionized Starbucks locations in New York and across the country, is asking union members and supporters to mark its first anniversary by signing it’s “No Contract, No Coffee Pledge”. Since holding its first organizing meeting in August 2021, Starbucks Workers United has won union elections at […]
Update – Labor Day Parade Info
Dear Colleagues, Here is the latest update regarding Monday morning’s Labor Day Parade. It is different than what has been done in past years. Lineup for the Labor Day Parade will be on Dorrance Ave, Buffalo, 14218 @ 11:00am and the parade starts at Noon. Buses will shuttle marchers from Cazenovia Park, starting at the Peter […]
Dear Colleagues, I’m pleased to inform you that UUP Central has posted a new Negotiations Bulletin on the UUP Member’s Only webpage. This bulletin provides an overview of the proposals presented so far by both the State and UUP on Health Benefits, Leaves, Job Security, Telecommuting, and the Grievance and Disciplinary procedures, among others. It also […]
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that you and your family are invited to join fellow members of the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter for the WNY Labor Day Parade one week from today! Line Up – 11:00 a.m. – In the past we have met at Abbott Road and Lakewood Parade Starts at 12:00 Noon – […]
Welcome Back Members!
Dear Colleagues, On behalf of the many UUP Buffalo Center Chapter volunteer members who work to support your terms and conditions of employment as a New York State employee working at the university, I would like to extend a warm welcome and best wishes for the upcoming Academic year! Through the work of your UUP […]
Dear Colleagues, One of the attendees for this Friday night’s Buffalo Bisons baseball game has had to back out. As a result, there are 8 tickets available at a discounted rate of $12.00 each on a “first come first served” basis. Please contact: Devin Zimmer devinzim@buffalo.edu645-0647 In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, The NYS Office of Employee Relations has free Professional Development Opportunities for members of UUP. Please see the attached flyer for additional information or go to: https://oer.ny.gov/professional-development-opportunities In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for flyer
Reminder: Buffalo Bisons Game
The deadline to RSVP is today Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is planning on gathering for a Buffalo Bisons Baseball Game: Friday, August 26th vs. Columbus7:00 p.m.Friday Night Bash – FireworksTickets are $12 each. To secure a block of tickets at this discounted rate, please RSVP by Friday, August 19th to: Devin Zimmer devinzim@buffalo.edu645-0647 You may also […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter has received word that telecommuting has been extended to 12/31/22 as per the attached. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center Click here for attachment
Vacation Day Cap Update
Dear Colleagues, As a reminder, the vacation day cap (40 days) will be put back into place on January 1, 2023. “Any such unused excess vacation credits as of the close of business on December 31st, 2022 will be forfeited by employees.” The MOU signed between UUP and SUNY is attached. It is not expected […]