UUP Buffalo CenterDear Colleagues, On the 11th hour…of the 11th day…of the 11th month…the fighting of World War I ended in 1918. Due to the conclusion of “the War to end all Wars,” November 11th became a universally recognized day of celebration. The day was originally declared “Armistice Day” 8 years after the end of World War […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from NYSUT Regional Staff Director Mike Deely: The Western NY Regional Office will once again be scheduling TRS webinars through Zoom in the coming months. Beth Chetney, NYSUT endorsed board member of the New York State Teachers Retirement System, will present the webinar “What You Need to Know About […]
Dear Colleagues, All the available 1:1 sessions with Walter Apple have been filled. The Chapter may schedule similar sessions for the Spring semester. Chapter Members are reminded that Walter can always be reached at: Walter AppleUUP Retiree Member Services Coordinatorwapple@uupbenefits.org800-342-4206 ext. 638 In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center
In Solidarity, Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is proud to announce plans for an opportunity for you to personally meet with UUP Retiree Member Services Coordinator, Walter Apple. You will have the opportunity to sign up for a 20-25 minute virtual meeting between 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., on either Wednesday, November 17th, […]
Dear Colleagues, We need your input. UUP will soon begin its next round of contract negotiations with New York State. We look to UUP members for guidance in establishing priorities for a new contract. The negotiations survey linked HERE covers a range of topics likely to come up in bargaining. In it we ask you to prioritize those […]
Dear Colleagues, After nearly two years of advocating for changes to the Workplace Violence Policy, the UUP Buffalo Center Chapter is very happy to see that the university has revised the policy to the new Workplace Violence and Bullying Prevention Policy announced earlier this week. Of specific note are the revisions made to the Policy Statement: “Acts […]
Dear Colleagues, Your UUP Buffalo Center Chapter will be hosting a General Membership Meeting utilizing the Zoom platform. This meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 8th, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.. Please RSVP your attendance to the following link, for membership verification, and to receive your meeting invitation (which will include the details on how to join the meeting). Register here: https://forms.gle/8gR8RejhSqPiKe8U9 We are also asking that you […]
Dear Colleagues, The week of October 24th has been designated as National Equity Week, to recognize contingent employees. The Buffalo Center Chapter would like to take this opportunity to recognize not only the work of our Contingent members, but also the continued struggles of all contingent members of UUP. At present, any contingent employee may be […]
Dear Colleagues, Please see the following from statewide President Fred Kowal: I am pleased to announce that we have reached two agreements with the State on two issues of great importance to our members. First, last Thursday, we signed off on an agreement that will earn our hospital members who are eligible for overtime pay, […]
Dear Colleagues, Attached is the NYS Department of Labor flyer and FAQs on Paid Leave for COVID 19 Vaccinations. Please note that booster shots are clearly covered within this leave law. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FEla3eBR3R0OH8q6hWT-h4b1QBII-adM/view?usp=sharing