Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center physical office will be closed for 2 weeks to accommodate staffing concerns. We will be open virtually, please call or email at: 716.276.3377 or buffalocenter@uupmail.org. Thank you. In solidarity, Kathleen KielarVice President for ProfessionalsUUP Buffalo Center
Improper Practice Settlement
Dear Colleagues, In the Spring and Summer of 2020, almost all employees under the VPEM (admissions, financial aid, domestic and international admissions, etc.) were required to work weekend shifts to cover student tours. This was due to a lack of students on campus, who would normally be paid to do this work. UUP objected to […]
Dear Colleagues, As you may be aware, the university has now distributed 2021 discretionary salary increases and salary compression adjustments to all eligible UUP – represented employees. The roster outlining who received these payments and the amount that each employee received can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18DCQQJ96t7-T633JIEa9dG1HpTq7L67d/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101160203750601616274&rtpof=true&sd=true The roster includes separate columns reflecting the amount each […]
Dear Colleagues, The Buffalo Center Chapter of the United University Professions urges you one last time to urge you to complete UUP’s Contract Negotiation Member Survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloContract You know how important it is to get a good contract. By filling out a short survey, you help the negotiations team in at least two ways. […]
Enhanced Member Benefits
Dear Colleagues: The UUP Benefit Trust Fund is ringing in the new year with a new enhanced active member life insurance benefit! This life insurance is effective January 1,2022. MetLife is now the carrier of our life insurance benefit, which has been increased to $10,000 for active members and remains at $1,000 for retirees. Along […]
Dear Colleagues, An agreement has been reached with SUNY to extend the SUNY-wide Telecommuting Policy through June 30, 2022. System Administration has now notified all campuses of the extension. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center SUNY-wide Telecommuting Policy
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center physical office located at 108 Commons will be closed from Monday, December 20th for 2 weeks. The office is scheduled to reopen on Monday, January 3rd. The virtual office will remain open, however, members should expect longer than normal response times. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
Dear Colleagues, The salary compression distributions will be paid no later than Pay Period 18 (paycheck dated 12/22/21) at the comprehensive and tech campuses. University centers and health sciences centers that may require additional time to complete the analysis have until Pay Period 19 (paycheck dated 1/5/22) to process and pay the compression distributions. Regardless […]
Dear Colleagues, Members of your UUP Buffalo Center Health and Safety Committee have developed a satisfaction survey regarding the level of cleaning being done at the university, particularly since the CDC has not withdrawn its guidance on cleaning. This survey provides a great opportunity for members to express their feelings about the cleanliness of their […]
Dear Colleagues, The Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) and United University Professions (UUP) has announced the availability of the Individual Development Awards (IDA) funding available under the UUP 2016-2022 Agreement. The purpose of the awards program is to assist eligible full-time and part-time employees in developing their full professional potential with an emphasis on preparing for advancement. Applications Due:1/4/2022 […]