Colleagues, Your union, United University Professions, is working for you. To keep you in the know, your union is sending UUP media releases to our members and supporters. Thank you for being a UUP member. Together, we are stronger. In Solidarity,Ken KernChapter PresidentUUP Buffalo Center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 UUP Tells Lawmakers SUNY Reopening […]
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Colleagues, UUP Central invites you to attend webinars to discuss EOC and Athletics issues pertaining to campus reopening in the COVID-19 context. The EOC webinar will take place on Monday, August 10 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm. The Athletics webinar will take place on Tuesday, August 11 from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. If you are interested in joining […]
Dear Colleagues, Members who are diagnosed with COVID-19 who believe their infection was due to work related exposure should be encouraged to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits. At this time, potential long term effects of COVID 19 are unknown. Given this, it important that you protect your rights to medical care and wage replacement through […]
Colleagues, Please see the following from Statewide President, Mr. Fred Kowal: Yesterday, I sent the attached letter to Chairman Tisch, Dr. Laursen and Mr. Megna at SUNY. The letter outlines UUP’s continuing concerns regarding SUNY’s reopening plans for the Fall semester. Most notably, the absence of plans for baseline testing of students and faculty as […]
Dear colleagues, As we collectively pursue answers to questions surrounding our health and safety, SUNY’s financial stability, and demand that SUNY hold a virtual public hearing to hear from all of us, we must also prepare to amplify our voices through our next action. SUNY employees across the state are making plans to be heard. That’s why […]
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Department Specific Plans
As 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, Please see the following Press Release from our Statewide President Fred Kowal. On this particular release, UUP tried to emphasise the lack of leadership from SUNY Administration. UUP prefers that the Governor be more direct in order SUNY to lead, and not prefer to have the Governor controlling SUNY that directly. Leadership must come […]