Thank you for your consideration and support. STARBUCKS Coffee With Comrades: Order something simple at a Starbucks in Buffalo and let workers know you support their right to organize and are proud of what they are doing. Starbucks partners are the union, and they need our support in the face of union busting. More info here: https://bit.ly/3AbV68j GSEU […]
Just a friendly reminder, there is still time to register. Dear Colleagues We are pleased to announce that a virtual Negotiations Townhall meeting for the Buffalo Center Chapter has been scheduled for Friday, October 8th at 12:00 Noon. The Negotiations Townhall meeting will be led by UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin and Counsel to the UUP President Elizabeth Hough. This will […]
Dear Colleagues, Here are 2 more opportunities for you to help support the CWA in their continued fight for a fair contract. Join the Strike – UUP members will be joining CWA on the picket line this week Thursday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.. Please wear UUP gear. Support signs may be picked up […]
Dear Colleagues, If you would like to show your support for the CWA strike at Mercy Hospital, there are a limited number of lawn signs available for you at the UUP Office located at the Commons. The office is open Mondays through Thursday from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. In Solidarity, Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo […]
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CWA Support Opportunities
Dear Colleagues, Hundreds of our fellow union colleagues at CWA Local 1133 went on strike as of 6:00 a.m. this morning, and they need our help! Here are some ways to support them and what you can do to help: Walk the Picket Line (wear your UUP gear in support)! Sign Up Here Mercy Hospital is […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center has received word from some members, that the identified deadline of October 29th to get DSI self-nominations to supervisors, is after the campus process closes. It is our understanding that the university has informed department heads that units must have recommendations back to central HR by October 15th. Those wishing to […]
Dear Colleagues This information is being distributed to you to keep you as well informed as possible with regards to Discretionary Funds (DSI) for UUP Members for 2021. The opportunity for Discretionary Funds for UUP members comes from 2 sources: Discretionary Funds Controlled by the university – One half of one percent of UUP payroll […]
Dear Colleagues, The UUP Buffalo Center would like to congratulate UUP Professional members Cheri Weber and Elizabeth Lesswing, for their recent election to the College Review Panel. The purpose and charge of the College Review Panel is outlined in Appendix A 28 of the your UUP contract: Each college president shall continue the procedure by which the […]
Dear Colleagues We are pleased to announce that a virtual Negotiations Townhall meeting for the Buffalo Center Chapter has been scheduled for Friday, October 8th at 12:00 Noon. The Negotiations Townhall meeting will be led by UUP Chief Negotiator Bret Benjamin and Counsel to the UUP President Elizabeth Hough. This will be a Members Only event which will provide a critical opportunity to […]
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Vaccination Forum Replays
Dear Colleagues, Last week, UUP brought together a panel of doctors and health care experts in two virtual forums to provide facts and dispel misconceptions and misinformation about getting the COVID-19 vaccine. If you were unable to join in and watch those question-and-answer sessions on Sept. 22 and Sept. 24, don’t worry. You’re covered. UUP […]