UUP Buffalo CenterAs the university begins to prepare for the fall 2020 semester, department specific plans are being developed. Each Department has to have an approved specific plan that fall in line with the established guidelines of New York State. Members are encouraged to ask to see their department’s approved plan before being asked to return to […]
Recently, members have raised concerns about the employer’s liability and Covid. The attestation form is NOT a waiver of liability, and anytime you are coming in to campus to work you are required to fill it out. The option for an employee who gets sick from work is to file a workers compensation claim. Additional […]
As UUP continues to push for a reopening of campuses that is as safe as possible for all in our campus communities, it has become clear that SUNY needs to hear from all of us. Our voices and concerns must be heard by the leaders of the system, and we must be partners to ensure […]
As often stated throughout our various Chapter Meetings, communication with your immediate Supervisor should always be the very first step in establishing work related issues and concerns, in hopes of mutual agreements regarding work load and performance. This is often traditionally done through the one on one meetings you have with your immediate supervisor. The […]
Colleagues, If you have not yet done so, today is your final opportunity to complete the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken KernPresident, Buffalo Center Chapter UUP520 Lee EntranceUB Commons, Suite 108Amherst, NY 14228(716) 276-3377
Colleagues, Please see the following from your statewide Secretary/Treasurer Jeri O’Brien-Losee regarding a statewide UUP webinar for Librarians and Library Professionals: Dear Librarians and Library Professionals, UUP invites you to attend a webinar to discuss campus library issues pertaining to campus reopening in the COVID-19 context. The webinar will take place on Monday, July 13 from 11:30 […]
Colleagues, UUP is hosting two Virtual Town Halls: 1. Assemblywoman Monica Wallace on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 3:00M – 4:00PM. 2. Assemblyman Patrick Burke on Monday, July 13, 2020 from 6:00PM – 7:00PM. Members will be able to gain insight on the current situation, and ask questions regarding funding for New York, including Higher Ed, hospitals and […]
Dear Colleagues, Just a reminder that if you have not done so yet, please take the Buffalo Center Chapter’s survey regarding your individual concerns about the campus reopening. The deadline for completing the survey is this Friday, July 3rd. This survey takes about 10-12 minutes to complete. Here is the link to the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/UUPBuffaloReopen In Solidarity, Ken Kern President, Buffalo Center […]
Colleagues, Our colleagues in the SUNY Black Faculty and Staff Collective released an open letter “to draw attention to SUNY’s insufficient and ongoing lack of care and concern for Black lives within and beyond its campuses.” UUP stands with our black colleagues in support of this important effort. We encourage all members to read the […]
Dear Colleagues, The most important concern of UUP is the health and safety of our members. I am pleased to announce that the Buffalo Center UUP has reestablished the Chapter’s Health and Safety Committee to help with your concerns and questions regarding working on campus. You can find the list of members, their departments, and […]